Drive Time Calculator
Estimate how long a drive takes from the distance, your average speed and the breaks you plan. It works only from the numbers you enter, without roads, traffic or weather.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
Driving time is the distance divided by your average speed. Breaks are added on top, as the number of stops times the length of each one.
Use the average you expect over the whole trip, not the speed limit. Slow roads, towns and traffic pull the average down.
Worked example
A 180 mi trip at an average of 60 mph is 3 h of driving. With 2 breaks of 15 min each, the whole trip takes 3 h 30 min.
Questions
What speed should I enter?
Use the average you expect over the whole trip. It is lower than the speed limit once you count slow roads and towns.
Does it check traffic?
No. Check a live map app for traffic on the day you leave.
How many breaks should I plan?
Many people stop every two hours or so. Enter what you plan, and add time for fuel and meals if you want a fuller picture.
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