Taking a 2 hour trip with two on board in 172S. We are 280 lb each.(560)
Fuel 53 gal at (318lbs) a little luggage 50 to 75 pounds. 2002 172S Empty
Weight (1720) after figuring W&B total weight is 2673 or 123 lbs over 2550
max takeoff and landing weight.
David J
PP-ASEL

David,
If the weight is an ongoing issue, I would get checked out in an aircraft
capable of
handling it.
Have you looked into a C182?

David (KORL)