Multi-Stop Route Optimizer

Stop order matters more than people realize. A 6-stop route done in the wrong sequence can add 90 minutes of drive time versus the optimized version — and 90 minutes is often the difference between staying inside your booked hours and triggering overtime charges. The optimizer reorders your stops using a nearest-neighbor algorithm to minimize total drive time across the route. Run it before locking the final itinerary so the route reflects the math, not just the wish list.

Output shows the optimized order, total distance, and estimated drive time. For most multi-stop nights, the optimized route saves 15–25% on travel time versus a manual ordering — and that saved time usually goes back into longer stops at the venues that matter. Re-run the optimizer if any stops change, since adding or removing one venue can flip which order is fastest. Use the result as a starting point, then adjust manually for venues with strict reservation windows.

The optimizer minimizes drive time but not always experience. Sometimes the "right" order is the one that ends near the after-party or the late-night drop-off zone, even if it adds a few minutes overall. Treat the algorithm's output as a strong recommendation, not a strict rule, and prioritize the end-of-night logistics if they matter more than the mid-night savings. Pair this with the Bar Hop Time Calculator if you want total-time validation.