School Run Time Calculator
Leave time for the school run.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Leave home at
- 08:14
- Total journey
- 31 min
- Drive time
- 17 min
- Buffer included
- 8 min
Quick answer
Leave time is arrival time minus drive time, stops and a safety buffer.
Leave = bell − (distance ÷ speed + stops + buffer)
How to use the School Run Time Calculator
- 1Enter distance and realistic average speed for the school run.
- 2Add time for drop-off stops.
- 3Enter the bell time as hours.minutes.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Distance6.4 miles
- Average speed22 mph
- Stop time total6 min
- Safety buffer8 min
- Bell time (24h, e.g. 8.45)8.45
Results
- Leave home at08:14
- Total journey31 min
- Drive time17 min
- Buffer included8 min
Frequently asked questions
What average speed should I use?
Use 20–25 mph in towns during rush hour, not the speed limit.
Why a buffer?
Traffic and lost shoes are guaranteed at least once a week.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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