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How long is 8 miles driving?
I’m going to get a side gig driving for Uber Eats, and I want to track my mileage and time behind the wheel. The most popular restaurants in my city are about 8 miles from my house. How long does it take to drive 8 miles?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Uber Eats is a great side gig—you can make up to $20 per hour or more!
To answer your question, 8 miles driving will typically take somewhere between 10 to 20 minutes since you’re driving in the city.
However, the length of time necessary to go 8 miles depends on several factors:
- Traffic and construction zones
- How fast you’re going
- Whether you’re driving in the city or on the highway
- The number of traffic signals and stop signs you encounter
To give you a basic idea of how much you’ll be driving, here are some average speeds and how long it takes to go 8 miles:
- 25 mph: 19 minutes, 12 seconds
- 30 mph: 16 minutes
- 35 mph: 13 minutes, 43 seconds
- 40 mph: 12 minutes
- 45 mph: 10 minutes, 40 seconds
- 50 mph: 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Here’s a pro tip: Write down your mileage when delivering for Uber Eats. On your taxes, you can deduct 56 cents per mile, which adds up to a huge chunk of change.
Since you’re driving for Uber Eats, you may want to consider adding
rideshare insurance
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