Found a perfect patch of road today!

Wayne · 11-11-2005, 04:05 PM

I found a route my car loves today. I had to drive across town to go to the movie Zathura (which BTW was a lot of fun to watch!), and my route took me through our downtown.

For a mile or two the lights are all synchronized there, and the speed limit is about 35, although no one really can exceed 30 if they don't want to keep stopping. That's the speed the traffic flow goes, as they know they can't beat the synchronized lights. So, perfect stealth mode conditions. I glided silently through town, completely on electric power, never stopping.

Between that segment, and the entry and exit of that area, I had a maxed-out 100 MPG bar for a 5-minute spread where the car never stopped. I think an adjoining 5-minute bar showed 75 MPG, but I can't say I didn't stop during that segment. I have 150 miles on my tank, and I just kept watching the average MPG click up and up and up. It was way cool...

Unfortunately, that movie theatre is about the only thing that would get me to drive across town, so I won't be able to enjoy the route. Bummer...

Tell us about your favorite patch of pavement!

GreenMachine · 11-11-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by Wayne@Nov 11 2005, 04:05 PM
I found a route my car loves today. I had to drive across town to go to the movie Zathura (which BTW was a lot of fun to watch!), and my route took me through our downtown.

For a mile or two the lights are all synchronized there, and the speed limit is about 35, although no one really can exceed 30 if they don't want to keep stopping. That's the speed the traffic flow goes, as they know they can't beat the synchronized lights. So, perfect stealth mode conditions. I glided silently through town, completely on electric power, never stopping.

Between that segment, and the entry and exit of that area, I had a maxed-out 100 MPG bar for a 5-minute spread where the car never stopped. I think an adjoining 5-minute bar showed 75 MPG, but I can't say I didn't stop during that segment. I have 150 miles on my tank, and I just kept watching the average MPG click up and up and up. It was way cool...

Unfortunately, that movie theatre is about the only thing that would get me to drive across town, so I won't be able to enjoy the route. Bummer...

Tell us about your favorite patch of pavement!

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Damn near worth a drive to Indiana just to save the mpg on that stretch

Maytrix · 11-11-2005, 04:45 PM

I've had 100MPG over 5 minute intervals lots of times. I've even had a few in a row, and those too were surrounded by 75mpg bars. Most of the time, I'll get these once I get off the highway and am moving slower around town.

Wayne · 11-11-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by Maytrix@Nov 11 2005, 05:45 PM
I've had 100MPG over 5 minute intervals lots of times. I've even had a few in a row, and those too were surrounded by 75mpg bars. Most of the time, I'll get these once I get off the highway and am moving slower around town.
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I've gotten them before too, but never during a time when my car was moving non-stop for the whole time period on a public street. Usually it's when I'm waiting at a drive-thru for my meal.

saechaka · 11-11-2005, 06:03 PM

for those of you in seattle, i recommend airport way that runs parallel to i-5. i take that route when my car needs a boost in the ego.

hdrygas · 11-11-2005, 06:23 PM

In Olympia Carpenter between Mullen and Pacific. Nice rolling hills 35 mph limit.

MtnTraveler · 11-11-2005, 09:37 PM

Well... this might be cheating. But Evergreen Road from 526 into downtown Everett WA is a downgrade. Lots of lights. I drove a rental Prius about 6 miles in stop and go w/o using gas. Hope to break my record when my car shows up!

simple_in_seattle · 11-12-2005, 12:56 AM

My best..and I've only had it for about a week (600 miles) is a 5 minute at 100 with 3 cars regen.

DaveinOlyWA · 11-12-2005, 04:59 PM

the Carpenter Road stretch is great but i like Mullen Road from Ruddell Road past Carpenter to Marvin Road. also in Olympia/Lacey. obtw, the reason i like Mullen Road is 35 mph and no stops or lights until you hit Meridian Road which is a mile and ½ past Marvin

hdrygas · 11-12-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally posted by DaveinOlyWA@Nov 12 2005, 01:59 PM
the Carpenter Road stretch is great but i like Mullen Road from Ruddell Road past Carpenter to Marvin Road. also in Olympia/Lacey. obtw, the reason i like Mullen Road is 35 mph and no stops or lights until you hit Meridian Road which is a mile and ½ past Marvin

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Ah yes the other half of my commute. It is a piece of heaven.

11-11-2005, 04:05 PM	#1
Wayne Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 680 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I found a route my car loves today. I had to drive across town to go to the movie Zathura (which BTW was a lot of fun to watch!), and my route took me through our downtown. For a mile or two the lights are all synchronized there, and the speed limit is about 35, although no one really can exceed 30 if they don't want to keep stopping. That's the speed the traffic flow goes, as they know they can't beat the synchronized lights. So, perfect stealth mode conditions. I glided silently through town, completely on electric power, never stopping. Between that segment, and the entry and exit of that area, I had a maxed-out 100 MPG bar for a 5-minute spread where the car never stopped. I think an adjoining 5-minute bar showed 75 MPG, but I can't say I didn't stop during that segment. I have 150 miles on my tank, and I just kept watching the average MPG click up and up and up. It was way cool... Unfortunately, that movie theatre is about the only thing that would get me to drive across town, so I won't be able to enjoy the route. Bummer... Tell us about your favorite patch of pavement! __________________ 2005 Driftwood Pearl, BC Package #6 ('All options' package) Using a Verizon/Motorola e815 over Bluetooth Uploaded my Verizon phone book via a PDA in post 11460 (link fixed) Tested MPG vs MPH in post 11153 (link fixed)

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11-11-2005, 04:45 PM	#3
Maytrix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Marlborough, Mass Posts: 740 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	I've had 100MPG over 5 minute intervals lots of times. I've even had a few in a row, and those too were surrounded by 75mpg bars. Most of the time, I'll get these once I get off the highway and am moving slower around town.

11-11-2005, 06:03 PM	#5
saechaka Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 224 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 18 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	for those of you in seattle, i recommend airport way that runs parallel to i-5. i take that route when my car needs a boost in the ego.

11-11-2005, 06:23 PM	#6
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	In Olympia Carpenter between Mullen and Pacific. Nice rolling hills 35 mph limit.

11-11-2005, 09:37 PM	#7
MtnTraveler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Everett WA Posts: 29 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Well... this might be cheating. But Evergreen Road from 526 into downtown Everett WA is a downgrade. Lots of lights. I drove a rental Prius about 6 miles in stop and go w/o using gas. Hope to break my record when my car shows up!

11-12-2005, 12:56 AM	#8
simple_in_seattle Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 58 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	My best..and I've only had it for about a week (600 miles) is a 5 minute at 100 with 3 cars regen.

11-12-2005, 04:59 PM	#9
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 14,711 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 203 Thanked 519 Times in 375 Posts Friends: 14	the Carpenter Road stretch is great but i like Mullen Road from Ruddell Road past Carpenter to Marvin Road. also in Olympia/Lacey. obtw, the reason i like Mullen Road is 35 mph and no stops or lights until you hit Meridian Road which is a mile and ½ past Marvin