Has anyone here ever driven a long distance?

well leave a day earlier if you can and drive for about 4 or 5 hours get a motel and stay the night

I used to travel all over with out making reservations when I was just traveling about

as for some yes I book ahead if I plan a longer stay but I plan ahead on how long it will take me to drive to my destination

If its more than 12 hours I leave a day earlier and drive for 6 or 7 hours and get a room

The US military gives you one day to drive 350 miles. That figures 50 mph and one hour for lunch.

You are talking about 500 miles in one day. So you either need to drive about 65 mph the whole distance or you will have to drive longer than eight hours. If you start early so you avoid rush hour, you should be able to do it in 8 hours.

Eat before you leave, have sodas and snacks in the car and a full tank of gas. When you need gas, pull in, fill up, use the bathroom and get back on the road. What will really turn it into a long trip is frequent stops and a long lunch.

drive for 4 hours, stop for lunch and refill your gas tank, then drive the other 4

just like a day at work

I've driven from CT to WA in five days. Better off booking ahead, it gives you a chance to unwind and take in a few sights.