Perth to Meekatharra

G'day John

Yes it does come across rather harshly but I don't think the "Original" post author and people like him help themselves by not giving even the simplest acknoledgement to a reply the author is asking for. I am sure the bloke has lots of friends, possibly very much like himself.

Now take your concise reply ~ simply brilliant ~ but it took your time and effort, even though you may not see it as a monumental task.

Your calculations differ to my real time experience in travelling from point to point, especially if and when I do the trip from Newman to Perth, I must be doing something wrong, because it takes me close to three days ~ longer still when the "Wild Flowers" are in full bloom.

Safe Travells:

Hi John,

I didn't actually know google averages to 90km/h, thanks for bringing that to my attention, and yes, it is glaringly obvious once you look at it :)

Thanks.

Jason.

Gday...

Interestingly Google does not default to 90kph in its calculations. It provides a lower average kph if the roads it suggests are not major highways etc.

As others have also posted, the average kph is one thing - but the trip could take you three days no matter what you average or the 'hours of driving' .... it is good to also stop to smell the roses etc.

I certainly would not want to travel for 700km in any continuous unbroken stint - I believe the journey is more important than the destination.

Cheers and happy travelling
John

I remember the old days before "political correctness" was the vogue, a "blackfella was asked the question how long to get from Meekatharra to Port Hedland. Walking, maybe a week, running maybe 5 days, bicycle maybe three days, motor car maybe 10 hours, telephone ting-a-ling you there". It takes me the best part of a week to get to Kalgoorlie and then only if I hurry. Too much to see too little life left to worry about an hour or two ------- a week or two? This is life - not a dress rehearsal. Enjoy.