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Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Nobody: 12:13pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
shymexx: I can't put the total number of miles to it but UK heads can calculate it. Holding it down for the south-side Shymexx? Much respect. During the years when I covered serious mileage as part of a rites of passage, we had our very own nomenclature for describing every long road trip. I've cover London to Glasgow and back twice. I've done London to Bonn (Germany) to Essen (Germany) to Amsterdam (Holland) to Brussels (Belgium) at a stretch, on the same day. I have also driven from Paris to Amsterdam and back, on the same day, a few times. As someone that used to clock illegal speeds back then, and who once lost traction while doing 140mph in a chipped RS Turbo, moments after a couple of boy-racing brethren became indeterminate objects in my rear-view mirror, I have been humbled by German drivers many times over. There is nothing more unnerving than Mr Wolfgang appearing on your tail, seemingly out of no-where, with indicator lights flashing, while you are doing 130mph yourself. By the way, I pay homage to other posters who can also attest to having done serious road-miles. One little step for mankind, it is. Disclaimer: despite my chequered history as a road user, I do not encourage anyone to flout motoring laws. Kill the speed, get to live. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by azimibraun: 12:17pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
the trip from the office wia i collected my waec result to my papas house. one very long trip after i gt just 3 credit and 3 passes the rest f9s. that journey long sha. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by rodbel(m): 12:21pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
readonenaire: will be hell of fun... First seat right booked...plsssss Shymexx and readone..... Booking next available seat. Lets make this happen.... I love road trips in sweet rides 1 Like |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Jobabori(m): 2:25pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
dvdon: From my room to my bathroom.You need the service of an English teacher. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by readonenaire(m): 2:28pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
rodbel: Nice post. I've done the following trips:I see yu Alegbs.... Greatest driver ever liveth *in olamide's voice* 1 Like |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Nobody: 2:30pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
To all the folks that have driven in Germany, is it true there is no speed limit on the autobahn. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Nobody: 2:31pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
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Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Nobody: 2:59pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
femmyb: To all the folks that have driven in Germany, is it true there is no speed limit on the autobahn. The Germans do not mess about with their roads. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_autobahns Autobahn Speed Limit? What, Are You Crazy?! Source |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by alpontif(m): 3:00pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
If you are interested in a road rally, Abuja To Accra. contact me. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by princemmab(m): 3:28pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
Maiduguri to Abuja Route: maiduduri, Beinishek, yobe state (ngelezerma, damaturu, damagum, dam bam, potiskum) Bauchi state ( azare) Kane state (gano, rano, wudil, kano) kaduna state (danja, makarfi, likoro, zaria, jaji, kaduna, jere, tafa) Niger state (suleja) Fct ( Abuja, ) 6 states 923km Ordinarily, 10-12 hours Plus recent check points minimum of 15 hours.. I change my engine oil as soon as I get to Abuja. Bauchi Jos route is shorter, but more check points, as those states are also troubled.. #team_Honda |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by sugardaddy1(m): 3:35pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
Lagos-Port Harcourt -Lagos :About 1,200Km altogether. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Glamglam(f): 4:11pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
London to Essen, Germany. Hubby was basically flying on the motorway and autobahn through bad weather. My friends hubby drove from London to Tunisia, Africa for holiday, while the rest of us took a plane. Madness, i tell you!! |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Nobody: 4:29pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
My own na Nigeria to Switzerland, and it took me 2months |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by adwem2003(m): 5:09pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
Laogs to Borno......23hrs on road 1 Like |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by tlops(m): 6:40pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
I drove stockholm to Hamburg via Denmark a distance of over 900 km in 14 hours, with two ferry transportation (20mins from southern sweden to denmark and 40 min from denmark to putgarden germany). maximum speed was 200KM/h on our way back in Germany, the car was volvo s40. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by dapsonlou(m): 7:17pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
Atlanta Georgia to Lynn Massachusetts for my mom's burial 21hours oneway 1200 miles going and 1200miles coming back in a minivan, i spend $600 on Gas(petro), By plane it's 2hrs ticket cost $250 didn't know na lol thought i was saving money by driving |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by nissparts(m): 7:26pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
^lollllllllllll 1 Like |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Burger01(m): 8:44pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
shymexx: I can't put the total number of miles to it but UK heads can calculate it. ShyShy! I dey feel you bruv.. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Burger01(m): 8:47pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
dapsonlou: Atlanta Georgia to Lynn Massachusetts for my mom's burial 21hours oneway No-one saves money by driving.. Not when you drive a Range v8 9.0ltr engine monster. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by telexfree1: 9:01pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
Christmas day 2008. Lagos to Nnewi in a Toyota Avalon. That's maybe 700 km. Not sure. Left Lagos by 6 am and arrived in the late afternoon. Just a normal trip. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by ikenga67: 10:28pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
In 2000, I drove from San Diego in California to North Brunswick NJ (almost 3k Miles I think) in a 1994 Plymouth Voyager. It took four days (of course we stopped to sleep at night). The vehicle basically died after the trip, but since then I have nothing but respect for American made vehicles |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by rodbel(m): 10:30pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
Someone in PH should invite me for a road trip now. 1 week stuff. PH to .............. (Fill in the blank) just invite me! |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by rodbel(m): 10:32pm On Aug 20, 2013 |
readonenaire: I see yu Alegbs.... Greatest driver ever liveth *in olamide's voice* We need to do this road trip bro. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by dubezj: 12:06am On Aug 21, 2013 |
femmyb: To all the folks that have driven in Germany, is it true there is no speed limit on the autobahn.I can competently answer your question: There are speed limits on sections of the German Autobahn. However, some of these limits are time and traffic flow dependent. Sometimes, speed limits are imposed as a measure against noise pollution to neighbouring residential communites. Also, kown accident prone spots are speed restricted, and are periodically radar trapped to catch violators. yours truly has lost his drivers license for 60 days and paid 370 Euros in fines. As the Autobahn continues to be reconstructed and modernised, the information system has become electronic and online, so speed limits are mostly imposed or lifted based on the flow of traffic. That said, a lage portion of the Autobahn continue to remain speed restriction free and a blessing to experienced speed warriors such as yours truly. Munich - Hamburg, 795km in 5 hours and 12 minutes (at night) will make you feel like michael schumacher on steroids. Note this, Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche and VW, will not build the vehicles we know them for today if the Autobahn did not exist. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Nobody: 5:46am On Aug 21, 2013 |
femmyb: To all the folks that have driven in Germany, is it true there is no speed limit on the autobahn.There's limit ,but u will see the signs. For example, when u about to enters underground,long Briggs, b4 some fly overs,u see something like 120,100,80,60, apart from that their Roads are sweet to drive. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Uzzie: 1:11pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
rodbel: Someone in PH should invite me for a road trip now. 1 week stuff. PH to .............. (Fill in the blank) just invite me! me too o ... ph to.... |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by kobenol(m): 3:06pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
Katsumoto: Lagos-Cotonou-Lome-Aflao-Accra-Abidjan = Almost 2 days with stops at Accra and Lome and 2 hours at Aflao because my companions had Naija passports.Bros. I hail ooo...Chai! International driver... *Africa... *America... *Europe... ....you too much! ...Well I've done Ibadan to Oyo; Ibadan to Ilorin (via Iwo - Ife_Odan) and back in each case...my sweetest ride ever is Ogbomoso-Ilorin section of the expressway traffic there is quite light but wary of some dents. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Numerouuuno: 3:52pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
This international drivers D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ scare person o How can someone drive 36 hrs with just a stop Shymexx&his crew too...... i hail o Una mehn.i gatz step up o....... |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Katsumoto: 3:59pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
Numero uuuno: This international drivers D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ scare person o The 36 hours includes the hours spent in Paris. Two guys driving and sleeping, the journey is no more than 24 hours. |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Numerouuuno: 6:11pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
All the same,its still much.... Well done bro Katsumoto: |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by armyofone(m): 7:13pm On Aug 21, 2013 |
Don't ask, don't tell manny4life: |
Re: The Longest Road Trip You've Driven? by Fajzay: 11:52am On Aug 26, 2013 |
PHC-Benin-Lagos: Made it in 6 hrs with Toyota Camry Pencil light. Abuja-Akure-Lagos (~470 Miles): With my Acura MDX and Benz S430. With the latter last month in 8.5 hrs. Not bad though but could be better Lagos-Akure-Okene-Markurdi: Acure MDX (about 9/10 hrs therabt) 1 Like |
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