Most vacation videos land between three and six minutes. Road trips run longer, and it's worth knowing why before you pick.
Let's take a look at a typical summer vacation: a week at the beach.
For most people, that vacation take place at one location.
However, a road trip is all about movement.
If you cut the driving, you're left with a series of disconnected stop that could be anywhere.
But, nobody wants four minutes of just highway driving either.
That's why we focus on the transitions, not just the destinations.
Our goal is to tell your vacation as a cinematic story, not a collection of photos and videos.
That's why we also encourage everyone to send us everything from the trip.
We can sort through the photos and videos and help craft a compelling narrative that helps you remember the details of your trip for years to come.
That's why road trip videos should run a little longer. Those few seconds of road between each stop makes the video a journey instead of a photo album set to music.
So, how long should a road trip video be?
We recommend 3 to 4 minutes for a weekend drive, 5 to 8 for a week-long route, and 8 to 12 for an epic cross-country trip without it dragging.
If you're not sure where yours lands, tell us about the route and one of our editors will recommend a length.
