I want to move my grandma into a nursing home, but I also want to be close enough for a pop-in. I found a place that both of us like that’s about 3.5 miles away. How long will this drive take?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
How long driving 3.5 miles takes depends on speed, traffic, traffic signals, and where you’re driving. But you can roughly estimate a drive time of between 5 and 8 minutes to go 3.5 miles.
If you live in a suburban or urban area, the drive will typically take longer due to traffic and slower speed limits. On the highway, it will likely take less time.
Assuming you have limited traffic or traffic signals on your route, here’s how long 3.5 miles driving might take:
3.5 miles at 25 mph: 8 minutes, 24 seconds
3.5 miles at 30 mph: 7 minutes
3.5 miles at 35 mph: 6 minutes
3.5 miles at 40 mph: 5 minutes, 15 seconds
3.5 miles at 45 mph: 4 minutes, 40 seconds
3.5 miles at 50 mph: 4 minutes, 12 seconds
In case of an emergency, you may want to get to the nursing home faster by avoiding traffic. A
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