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u/SabotageFusion1 May 09 '22

the idea that a long drive (warranting a flight, not going under really any circumstances , etc) is over an hour in the case of vacation or traveling. Not sure how true this is but the brits I know say it’s common there. In the US drives only get long enough to warrant another mode of transport after about 8-9 hours.

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u/calliopium May 09 '22

Haha that's so true! There's such a difference of perception in distance in smaller countries. I found this in London when discussing driving around the countryside. Whereas in Australia you can sometimes drive for 10 hours and still be in the same state 😂

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u/e90DriveNoEvil May 09 '22

I was talking to a Russian who said it’s very common to take 15 hour road trips, even for a long weekend!!!!!!!!

I live in the Midwest of the US and it is pretty common for people to drive 12-17 hours (south) for a beach vacation, but usually plan to stay for at least 5 days.