How long are New Jersey drivers willing to drive for a road trip?

If you're planning a late-summer getaway before the hustle and bustle of the fall season kicks in with back-to-school and readjusting to a new schedule, there's a new study that asks the question: Would you rather drive or fly?

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If you're looking to leave New Jersey, how far are you willing to drive before you'd rather just head to the airport?

Would you happily hop in the car for a long road trip, or would you rather spend a few hours in the sky and get to your destination sooner?

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A new survey finds we're willing to drive an average of nine hours and 39 minutes before deciding we’d rather fly. Does that sound about right?

I would say it also depends on how long you're going for and how much a flight would cost for you and your family. According to Upgraded Points, certain states have a much shorter tolerance for long road trips.

Driving Limits For The States Not Willing To Drive As Long

California: 6 hours, 24 minutes

Massachusetts: 6 hours, 55 minutes

Rhode Island: 7 hours, 16 minutes

Texas: 7 hours, 16 minutes

Illinois: 7 hours, 38 minutes

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I always factor in the entire travel day, not just the time the plane is actually in the air, but the trip to the airport, getting there a couple hours before the flight, getting the luggage, and how far the airport is from our travel destination. Sometimes it's just easier to drive, but nearly 13 hours is a long time.

States More Willing To Drive

Idaho: 12 hours, 55 minutes

Montana: 12 hours, 42 minutes

Kentucky: 12 hours, 40 minutes

Missouri: 12 hours, 37 minutes

Maine: 12 hours, 35 minutes

You'd better have a good playlist and a lot of snacks to keep you entertained!