Let’s do some silly math. If you drive 65 mph for one hour, you go 65 miles. If you drive 90 mph for one hour, you go 90 miles. That’s 25 whole extra miles—or about 15 minutes of saved time on a typical commute.
So you’re risking a speeding ticket, possibly a crash, and your peace of mind for fifteen minutes. That’s not even enough time to properly fold a fitted sheet. You could use those fifteen minutes to reheat leftover pizza or argue with your cat about bedtime.
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I once did the math on a road trip to see my aunt. I drove 90 for a stretch and saved eight minutes. When I arrived, I had to spend ten minutes explaining why I looked like a nervous wreck. Net loss: two minutes and all of my dignity.
When the rubber meets the road
Here’s the warm, fuzzy part: driving slower is actually a favor to your future self. You know that feeling when you find a $20 bill in an old coat? That’s what a relaxed drive feels like—unexpected joy without the panic.
Going 65 instead of 90 means you can actually see the funny billboard signs. You can notice the old barn with the faded “See Rock City” ad. You can take an extra deep breath and realize you’re not in a race; you’re just on a ride.
And let’s talk about gas. At 90 mph, your car drinks fuel like a teenager at a soda fountain. At 65, it sips politely. Your wallet will thank you. You can take that saved money and buy an overpriced gas station sandwich that you’ll complain about later, but that’s a different story.
