Why does it always seems faster coming back from a drive than going on a trip?

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I don't actually know, but I think it seems longer traveling somewhere because you are impatient to get there. I believe that the anticipation of getting someplace makes the time seem to pass more slowly. I can't explain why, but after you've been away for any reason, the trip home always seems quicker!

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My daughter goes to college in New York City and we live in South Jersey, not far from Philadelphia, PA. It always takes no less than 2 and 3/4 to 3 hours to get up there, but I always knock time off of the return trip ... somehow! My wife says I drive faster on the way home, but I always keep it at 70 to 75 MPH on cruise control. I can't explain it ... but it happens every time!

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Because of the anticipation.

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I think it is because you experienced the drive or your body was adjusted to the travel.....

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i always find it is because i want to get home that is how the the trip seems quicker

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