PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How frequently should you take breaks when driving long distances?
I’m planning a cross-country road trip for the summer, and I want to stop the least amount possible. How many breaks should I take when going a really long distance?
Olivia Rose · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Wow, we’re super jealous of your summer cross-country road trip—and we may just have to follow suit!
The general rule of thumb for driving long distances is to take a 15-minute break every two hours.
Now, we’re no strangers to road-tripping and we know it might be hard to get in this many stops if you’re really trying to cut down on time.
To be ultra-efficient, your best bet is to travel with friends and drive in shifts. This way, you can decrease the amount of time you spend at rest stops or gas stations while also giving yourself a break from behind the wheel. We recommend rotating driving shifts every two hours to avoid fatigue.
If you take turns driving, we also recommend that you make sure the rider in the passenger seat is always awake and alert to maximize your safety on the road.
Keep your road trip fun and stress free by getting roadside assistance. Roadside assistance with
Jerry
brings you help amidst a slew of potential roadside emergencies—be it a dead battery or an empty tank of gas.View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies