How do i know when its time to go to the hospital?

i didn't know how contractions feel like till i really had them,,no one was able to describe them to me, they aren't rude if they answer you like this because they are telling the truth, you will know it yourself, i remember my mom was trying to tell me how it feels, and every time i felt something i started thinking that the baby is coming, but when i had the real contractions i was able to tell that they were real, i didn't have to ask anyone. i waited till they were 5 mins apart regardless how long they last and i was quiet able to move..so believe me you will know it when it's time..by the way if you want an easy labor try eating dates and walking arround it's really helpful, and if your contractions were way apart take a warm bath..it took my contractions down from 20 mins apart to 3 mins apart in no time. it also helped me with my cervix dilation from 1 cm to 6 cm in like an hour