drive time

American

noun

a variant of driving time.

drive-time British

noun

1. the time of day when many people are driving to or from work, regarded as a broadcasting slot
2. ( as modifier )
  
  the daily drive-time show

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She’s also calculated the drive time from Chicago, down to the last minute — namely, 10 hours and 27 minutes — if that becomes a necessary option.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 2025

From San Francisco to Napa, it’s expected to take nearly two and a half hours for travelers who leave Dec. 21, which is an 82% increase from the typical drive time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2024

"It's drive time - I can feel the adrenaline kicking in already," Federer says in one recording.

From Reuters • May 31, 2023

Pet Loss at Home charges anywhere from $300 to $600 or more, depending on the city and the drive time.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2021

We had maybe five minutes of drive time left in the tank.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

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