Should you Fly or Drive to your Destination?

If you are like me and you tend to do a lot of long distance traveling then you will often come up against the decision to either fly or to drive to get where you are going. If you find yourself struggling with making that decision then here are some things that you can keep in mind.

1. You should count the costs. There are costs involved with everything and that always will play a part in the decision making process. I know that for me I am flying from my Florida home to the Washington DC area in 2 weeks. I was considering driving, but it is over 1100 miles one way. This will cost me about $120 in gas for each leg of the trip plus two nights stay in a hotel. I found some tickets online last night and it is under $150 for a round trip flight. I can fly there and rent a car for much less than it costs me to drive and I don't have the wear and tear on my vehicle.

2. Know your mission - Sometimes cost is not the only feature that you look at. I know that when my wife traveled with me that we often like to take our time and stop at different places along the way. That way we get to spend some alone time together and to see and explore places that we may never have stayed. So if you have the time and feel a bit leisurely on this trip then consider doing it like that.

3. Arrive Alive - Sometimes I'm just plain nervous about driving all that way. Sure I know the rules that keep me safe while on a road trip but statistically it is much safer to fly rather than drive. So sometimes that is the deciding factor, do I really feel like making a long drive?

Keeping these few things in mind when making your decision to drive or fly to your destination may help you to make that decision. Whichever way you choose make sure that enjoy the trip that is in front of you.