We’re back with the real numbers from our 9-day drive from Pennsylvania to New Mexico—after sharing our estimated travel budget and plan in the last episode.

And the results were surprising.

✅ Estimated total: $1,356

✅ Actual total: ~$946 (and possibly lower if you account for unused groceries)

In this episode, we break down exactly what happened—where we spent more, where we spent less, and the real-world factors that no spreadsheet can predict.

Here’s what changed from the plan:

• Restaurants came in higher than expected
• Gas was lower than expected (better mileage than we planned for)
• Groceries were lower than expected (including a huge boost from a friend who was moving) ...