Most Americans are opting for at least one summer road trip

Most Americans are opting for at least one summer road tripMost Americans are opting for at least one summer road tripMost Americans are packing their bags and getting ready to hit the road this summer.A new studyconducted by YouGovfound that 73% of Americans plan to take at least one summer road trip this year.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreHit the road JackThe survey, which spoke with more than 1,000 US adults, also found that parents with children are fruchtwein likely to opt for a road trip, with 86% reporting theyll be cruising toward a summer getaway with their kids.The most popular trip in regards to mileage was between 101-300 miles (22%.)While air travel remains the preferred method of transportation among adults, the reasoning behind why Americans are opting for the road trip remains unclear.In a survey commissioned by Pilot Flying J, which spoke to 1,000 U.S. adults who take at least one road trip a year, 57% said road trips were a cheaper alternative to other methods of travel.More than half said they preferred road trips because they have more control over the trip and plans.If youre thinking about where to drive this summer, USA Today prepared a guideline for the 10 best road trips in the US. Leading the list is a ride down the Pacific Coast Highway in California, from Monterey to Morro Bay, which takes you through some of Californias scenic treasures including Big Sur.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people