How long does it take to get to America by boat from England?

So, you’re wondering how long it takes to sail from England to America? Gosh, that’s a big trip! I remember reading about those old sailing ships, and it just blows my mind, you know? It wasn’t a quick jaunt, that’s for sure.

Apparently, it depends – a lot – on which route you take and what kind of boat you’re on. I read somewhere – I think it was a travel blog, actually, not a stuffy textbook – that the trip can take anywhere from fifteen to forty days! Can you imagine? Fifteen days feels almost… manageable? Forty days though? That’s a whole other level of commitment.

They say the northern route, heading more directly across the Atlantic, is quicker – somewhere between fifteen and thirty days. But the southern route – taking a more southerly path – well, that can stretch to a whole month, maybe even longer, up to forty days. Crazy, right? I mean, think of all the books you could read! Or, all the seasickness medication you might need…

Of course, the weather’s a huge factor. Think about storms, headwinds – all that jazz. And your boat, obviously. A super-fast modern yacht will probably beat a tiny little sailboat any day. I once saw a documentary about a family who sailed across the Atlantic in a not-so-modern sailboat; they were out there for almost six weeks! Poor things! I’m happy to stick to planes, personally. Although, the thought of seeing the ocean for that long… well, that’s tempting in a completely different way!