How can I plan the best road trip?

What is the best way to plan a road trip?

• I wanting to go on a cross country trip on my summer off of college and wanting to know best way to plan for the trip and what i should expect

• Answer:

  1 ~ Identify your trip's purpose and "style" -> Where do you want to go? Where do you want to stop on the way? Who will be going with you? Who can drive? Will you sleep in hotels, park at Walmart for free, or camp? Will you want fast food or sit down restaurants? 2 ~ Do your research / plan a rout-> Look up those places. When are they open or when in the best time to go? What is your rout? What are the back up routs? What are the weather conditions? Consider looking at road trip forums online. Also a good time to be sure your cell phone or credit card will work in any possible remote locations. 3 ~ Plan you budget -> Calculate the cost of what you will need. Things like... gas, food, accommodations, snacks (unless you pack these), how much it costs to go to the places you want to visit, extra money for emergencies or trinkets etc. Consider making reservations or purchasing tickets ahead of time if needed. 4 ~ Get your vehicle checked by a mechanic -> And if for some reason you do not already know... learn some basics about your car, changing tires etc. This is a good time to make sure you have your proof insurance etc. with you, and that the tags are up to date. The last thing you want is pulled over. 5 ~ Pack -> You will want to save room in the car so keep it light. Keep in mind the occasions you may come across and the fact you might not be able to wash things. Have an iPod list ready or some entertainment to defuse any tension that may come up when you're in the car for long stretches. Oh and a Fisrt-Aid kit would give you some piece of mind with some extras like bottled water and a blanket. Have fun :)