Long-weekend itinerary template

A simple grid for drives, stops and buffers: type a start time, add what you plan to do, and each row works out when it ends.

Best for: Planning a long-weekend drive or ride with a small group.

When to use it: Use it before you book, then keep it open on the road.

How it works

• Pick a type for each row: Drive, Stop, Meal, Stay or Buffer.
• Give each row planned minutes and buffer minutes. Each row starts when the one above it ends.
• The second sheet adds up distance, driving time and buffer for each day and tells you if the buffer looks thin.

Good habits

• Give markets and viewpoints more time than feels necessary.
• Add a buffer before any ghat road or last light.
• The example rows show a Pune to Mahabaleshwar weekend. Overwrite them.