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Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:11 pm to Parmen
about 6. But that also has to do with how easy it is to fly to a certain city. Like if I drove to Lake Charles for work its about 6.5-7. But by the time I fly to Houston then drive two hours it takes about 5...so in that sense I'd drive the 6.5-7hrs instead of flying.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:13 pm to Janky
20 hours
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:13 pm to MLCLyons
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Or they don't own a car like many people who live in NYC.
I love how you cut off the text I put in parentheses where I covered this. Fail.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:15 pm to SwampTrash
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Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:15 pm to Parmen
Depends on the number of people involved.
Me and the wife can handle long car trips OK. The limit of flying is probably 1000 miles if it is just us, as that’s the point at which time is more valuable than money.
Add three kids in and my radius for when driving is an option shortened considerably. Too much arguing because they’re all in each other’s space.
As far as the east coast goes, I’d probably take Amtrak from NYC to any of the places you listed like Philly, Boston, etc. I’ve done Amtrak from Baltimore to NYC and it was a nice quiet ride without all the bullshite involved with air travel.
Me and the wife can handle long car trips OK. The limit of flying is probably 1000 miles if it is just us, as that’s the point at which time is more valuable than money.
Add three kids in and my radius for when driving is an option shortened considerably. Too much arguing because they’re all in each other’s space.
As far as the east coast goes, I’d probably take Amtrak from NYC to any of the places you listed like Philly, Boston, etc. I’ve done Amtrak from Baltimore to NYC and it was a nice quiet ride without all the bullshite involved with air travel.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:15 pm to Parmen
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from JFK to cities like Boston, Baltimore, DC, or Philly
Don't yall have shuttle flights up in the northeast that are cheap?
But to answer the OP, five hours is my "I'll probably look at flights" starting point.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:18 pm to PCRammer
Yeah, i guess the destination and the reason for going come into play. I've driven to Orlando a lot more than I have flown. But, the drives were with several other people in kind of a rolling party so, the drive didn't seem so bad.
I've driven to Atlanta a few times for recreation. But, i've always flown there when it was work related.
I've driven to Atlanta a few times for recreation. But, i've always flown there when it was work related.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:21 pm to lowhound
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If it takes more than 8hrs, you're basically blowing one of your vacation days away with driving.
Same could be said for flying depending on layovers, etc.
As for me...depends on the trip.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:24 pm to lsunurse
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Same could be said for flying depending on layovers, etc.
yep, when factor in getting to the airport 2 hrs early, layovers and getting out of the destination airport which may or not be a short drive to the destination.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:25 pm to Parmen
about 6 hours
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:27 pm to Parmen
i fly in to mexico then drive back across.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:33 pm to Parmen
6 hours for me. By the time you factor in driving to airport early enough to get through security and all that. It takes you about the same, and driving you have the freedom to stop at a restroom or stretch if needed. Plus I don't mind driving at all.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:34 pm to The Korean
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Plus I don't mind driving at all.
i actually prefer driving. most times if time permits, i drive.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:34 pm to Parmen
I enjoy road trips so I’ll drive pretty much anywhere if I’m gonna be there for a few days. I live in swla and I’ve driven all over the place. Oregon, Chicago, Milwaukee, Orlando. I like the me time.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:35 pm to Upperdecker
quote:it's safer
Lotta people flying short distances when it gets paid for by their business
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:38 pm to SwampTrash
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The farthest place I'll drive to is my private hangar.
Where is this?
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:41 pm to Parmen
Like 5-7 hours. We drove all over growing up, but I’d rather fly most times. I’ve done Dallas to New Orleans twice, and we made it fun by stopping along the way both ways, but it’s still a long drive.
Lucky to have American HQ here so direct flights are cheap and plentiful.
Lucky to have American HQ here so direct flights are cheap and plentiful.
Posted on 8/6/18 at 1:42 pm to Parmen
Anything further than 4 hours I fly.
I want to get to the destination and enjoy my time there, I do not enjoy being in my car for long stretches, thus I fly.
Financially secure, not dumb, definitely lazy when it comes to certain things, but don't think that factors in here.
I want to get to the destination and enjoy my time there, I do not enjoy being in my car for long stretches, thus I fly.
Financially secure, not dumb, definitely lazy when it comes to certain things, but don't think that factors in here.
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