*Take potty breaks whenever necessary. It's not worth holding it for that last two hour stretch. You'll arrive miserable.
*Stop often and enjoy the scenery. Climb a rock mountain just because. Pull over and throw snowballs in a small town.
*Act like your locals. Don't treat the towns like road stops and find whatever gross place on the side of the highway locals refuse to go to. Find a local coffee shop and enjoy an amazing Cafe Au Lait.
*Download books on your iPod. For free, if you have a husband like mine. Don't listen to them on shuffle.
*Bring plenty of snacks. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner snacks. Bagels are good. So is tuna for a lunch when you don't have anywhere to stop.
*Bring a pillow and blanket, especially for the little ones. Let them build car forts in the back seat of the mini van. Have them cuddle up to go to sleep.
*This is essential for our family: leave EARLY in the morning rather than drive at night. 3am drives I can do. Driving *until* 3am, not so much.
*Switch drivers every time you get gas. Or every two and a half hours or so when you stop for a potty break. Nobody gets burnt out, and it makes the drive enjoyable for everyone.
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