Can I drive to Cabo San Lucas in a day?
In a car, or pickup, the drive time from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas is 23-27 hours, and that covers 1050 miles. That means that at BEST, you’ll average less than 50mph, even if you’re a lead-foot. If you think you’re going to do it, I suggest it’s time for a reality check. Reality: The road is narrow, sometimes with no shoulder, is frequented by livestock & pedestrians, has many dangerous curves that may not be properly marked and would be difficult to judge at nighttime. It has been estimated that 90%+ of the accidents that occur, happen between dusk and dawn. So, if you plan to drive to Cabo, start thinking about where you’re going to stop at night. If you insist on driving non-stop, the best advice I’ve seen, used, and agree with, is to follow one of the buses plying the route at night. ..besides, driving at night will cause you to miss the best part of Baja California: everything in-between!!!
