Driving Directions for Road Trips

Road trips, and the subsequent things to do on a road trip, remain the backbone of American vacations.

Driving hours across the United States with cries of "How far is it to the beach?" or "How far from the hotel is Disneyland?" coming from the backseat is as rooted in American culture as the car itself. However, thanks to modern technology, drive trip driving hours and overall travel time are a bit easier on those involved than they were for previous generations. And no maps to fold! Calculating driving distance, traffic and road conditions, where to eat, and where to stay on road trips can be decided with the aid of travel apps and other Smartphone functions. Travel websites can help factor in driving distance, travel time, and where to stay on a road trip. GPS provides accurate distance to and from, alternate driving directions, and even suggestions on where to eat or find a rest area.

Finding how many miles to your next road trip destination no longer requires asking strangers at the gas station, "How far is it to the Grand Canyon?" or "How far from Seattle is the Canadian border?", but instead can be answered instantly by utilizing Smartphone travel apps (just don't do it while driving). Having an accurate and current understanding of mileage from, to and between your desired points of interest allows for a safer, less stressful road trip -- for instance, knowing how far you are from a hot cup of coffee, bathroom break, or roadside attraction can help you decide when and where to eat, where to stay, or if there is time to enjoy those aforementioned other fun things to do on road trips (world's biggest ball of twine, anyone?).

Today, with more reliable information available at our fingertips about driving distance to and from, real-time driving directions, estimated driving hours, and tons of overall driving tips, the better equipped we are to plan the great American road trip and, more importantly, enjoy it. Please note, at this time there is not an app available that can stop a constant loop of "Are we there yet?" -- But we'll keep you posted. Have a great road trip!