A road trip is a great way to make memories that can last a lifetime, but it’s also easy to blow your budget or waste time on unexpected vehicle repairs. Whether you plan to visit family members in Maine, enjoy a theme park in Texas or explore the wilderness in Montana, the last thing you want to worry about is how much your road trip is costing you. 

Here are five things you can do to save money — and time — on your road trip. 

Random expenses always seem to pop up during a trip, like blowing through half a tank of gas after you get lost. With Turn-by-Turn Navigation,* finding the fastest route is simple — just push your blue OnStar button and ask for directions. You can even have the destination sent to your in-dash navigation system with Destination Download (on properly equipped vehicles). 

It’s the situation nobody wants to be in: You’re halfway to your destination when you drive over a giant pothole. The tire’s shot, and worse, your spare is nowhere to be found. Things like this happen on the road, and if you’re not prepared, it can be a huge headache and a huge expense. But not to worry — your OnStar Safety & Security Plan* includes 24/7 Roadside Assistance. Just push your blue button, and an OnStar Advisor can connect with a local service provider to help you get back on your way. 

The unexpected is a fact of life, whether you’re 10 or 1,000 miles from home. But you can save time, money and a lot of worry by being prepared for emergencies. When you travel with OnStar, a 24/7 priority connection to an OnStar Emergency Advisor* can be a button-push away, whether you’re in an emergency or being a Good Samaritan by calling for help for someone else. 

Why pay full price if you don’t have to? There are two OnStar plans offered for your vehicle that can help you save while getting more out of your trip. 

The first is the OnStar Essentials Plan* which can help you locate, lock or unlock, and start your vehicle remotely* from your vehicle’s mobile app (if properly equipped). You can also make sure you’re road-ready by pushing the blue OnStar button in your vehicle and asking the Advisor to run an On-Demand Vehicle Diagnostics check.* They’ll let you know if they see any potential issues before you head out.