Long drive for a short vacation...would you go?

AmyLuvsJoey

So my aunt and uncle are renting a condo for a week, the 2nd week of March, near San Diego and have invited us to go for a couple nights. We would go for 3 nights. Thing is that it would be at least an 8 hour drive, but could be closer to 10. That seems like a really long drive...esp. with a little kid. I think our longest drive to date with her was 3 hours, which was okay, but 8-10 hours is a long time.

Thing is, I have not had a vacation since I was 7 months pregnant, so 4.5 years. When DD was born I only took 2 weeks off, and did a bunch of work from home those 2 weeks. So a vacation is much needed, but I'm not sure that those couple days will even seem like a vacation with that long of a drive both ways.

I cannot seem to make a decision one way or the other, but it is quickly approaching. Anyone have any thoughts??? Would it be worth it to you?

TIA 

4Speedy

We do a 10 hour drive with our kids every other month and have since they were born.  (they're nearly 5 and 2 now).  We drive to my MIL's, usually for 3 days or so.  The easiest way to make the drive with young kids is to drive through the night while they sleep.  I won't kid you, you will be wiped out when you get there.  If your aunt and uncle would take the kids from you when you walk in at 8am and let you sleep for a few hours, that would help.  I would probably do it, if I thought my family would really really enjoy it.  Just don't expect to feel rested when you get home.

GettinNervous

We've driven 8 hours to New England for only 2 nights. Yes, I would do it.

shopgirl78

8 hours with only 1 kid?  Yep.  I'd do it.   Heck we did 12 hours with three kids for Christmas! We were only gone 4 nights.  

rebbieW

Not in a million years. We do travel far (14 hour flights from here to San Diego) but stay long enough to make the trips worth it (2 weeks minimum).

femmegem

We've done 8 hours for a weekend and 10 every time we visit my parents. I'd totally go.

Zenya

no but I hate long drives.  can you fly?  I'd rather fly for 8 hours than drive.

AnnapolisLari

We drove over 9 hours for Thanksgiving weekend. So sure, if you want to go. My kids are awesome in the car. A little music, some books and a lot of special snacks and the trip goes pretty fast.

 

goodheartedmommy

Yes, I would go.

Starr57

I would totally go. The drive isn't that long and you'll have a wonderful time.