drive time

noun

: a time during rush hour when radio audiences are swelled by commuters listening to car radios

Examples of drive time in a Sentence

Her show airs during the morning drive time.

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Be prepared for delays If traveling for the holiday, be prepared for long lines at airports and long drive times. —

Chandelis Duster, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024 Total drive time is a little under five hours, however, many hikes can take over an hour so it is recommended to split the trip into a couple of days to ensure enough time for exploring. —

Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2024 The drive time doesn't account for fluctuations in traffic. —

Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024 The round-trip drive time — to and from this county seat — is longer than the other excursions recommended here, but the route through the rugged countryside is a treat in itself. —

Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for drive time