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How long is 3 miles driving?
I’m looking at a rental property that’s a few miles away from where I live. It’s in a suburban area, so traffic isn’t too heavy. That said, I want to be able to hop over there to do repairs without taking too much time out of my day. How long does it take to drive 3 miles?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Determining how long 3 miles driving takes depends on several factors. But in most cases, it shouldn’t take you more than about 6 minutes at 30 mph.
Since most suburban areas have a standard speed limit of 30 mph, you can reasonably assume that this is the pace you’ll be going. However, you need to factor in a few other aspects, including:
- The number of traffic signals or stop signs
- Traffic
- The time of day you’re traveling (e.g., rush hour may add a few minutes)
- How fast you’re driving
Here are a few other speeds that can help you gauge how long you might need to get to your rental property:
- 3 miles at 20 mph: 9 minutes
- 3 miles at 25 mph: 7 minutes, 12 seconds
- 3 miles at 35 mph: 5 minutes, 9 seconds
- 3 miles at 40 mph: 4 minutes, 30 seconds
- 3 miles at 45 mph: 4 minutes
Since you’re so close to the rental property, time shouldn’t be an issue. But as a failsafe, use a
traffic app
to navigate any congestion or long traffic signals.If you’re going to buy a rental property, you may also want to consider
bundling your car and home insurance
to save extra cash. A great place to look for quotes is on the Jerry
app.Jerry is a licensed insurance broker that will collect quotes from over 50 top-rated insurers in minutes. After you find a great rate, Jerry can help you buy new insurance and cancel your old policy. Users save an average of $887 per year.
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