Are you looking forward to that big trip with the kids this summer? Well, this might take the shine off it a bit . . .A new poll found the average family will spend 23 hours in the car for all their summer road trips this year . . . and deal with a log of annoying questions.
The average parent will hear the phrase “are we there yet” 16 times . . . the words, “how much longer” 18 times . . . and the phrase “I’m tired” 17 times while driving.
They’ll also have to stop for 11 bathroom breaks . . . deal with 19 bouts of hunger . . . dole out 13 snacks . . . and play 16 ‘car games’ to keep the kids entertained. Here are a few more random stats from the survey . . .
1. The average vacation drive is 2 hours and 53 minutes each way.
2. The most popular ‘car games’ we play are the License Plate Game . . . I Spy . . . and 20 Questions.
3. The top reason we drive instead of fly is it’s cheaper. But 41% said it’s also because it gives them more “quality time” with their family.
4. And despite the annoying parts of a road trip, 77% of parents still enjoy them. And 78% have fond memories of road trips from the past.
