80 is a 1hr 30 max, so a possible 1pm to 7 job, 200miles is a full dayer, not to mention a lot of petrol. Although these days the supports coaches must be a fair bit cheaper than driving yourself.
Some people have other responsibilities and can't take a whole day out. My maximum is a two hour drive away. Leave at midday and home by about seven. Any longer than that and I'd be in the divorce...
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