Return from 1100 mile road trip

bonshawman · 03-17-2008, 11:51 AM

Just returned from a 1,100 mile R/T from Miami to Hilton Head Island, SC.

Ambient temps were 60's-70's, basically flat terrain. Dry pavement - numerous construction zones.

Speed averaged 64-73mph, utilizing cruise control whenever possible.

Average MPG fluctuated between 48 - 53, depending upon speed.

Lowest fuel price obtained was $3.189 per gallon.

Car handled great, was comfortable, good driving w/standard headlamps.

Even at 73mph, the only other Prius's I saw (3) were passing me - apparently no "hypermilers" were on the Interstate !

dogfriend · 03-17-2008, 02:31 PM

I'm guessing that the 53 mpg was happening with the 64 mph speed.

morpheusx · 03-17-2008, 02:58 PM

Recently I took a trip from Akron, Ohio to Virginia Beach, Virginia about 6 hours into the drive (just over 320 miles) my 4 year old said he had to go pee. So I pulled off the Interstate on Interstate 95 just south of the Beltway in DC and since I was already stopped I decided to just go ahead and fill up even though I think I still had 4 pips. The Prius would only take $15.00 in gas. (i think it was priced @ $2.49 or $2.59 gallon)

You can't beat that driving from the Akron / Cleveland OH area to Washington DC for only $15.00.

03-17-2008, 11:51 AM	#1
bonshawman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 10 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Return from 1100 mile road trip Just returned from a 1,100 mile R/T from Miami to Hilton Head Island, SC. Ambient temps were 60's-70's, basically flat terrain. Dry pavement - numerous construction zones. Speed averaged 64-73mph, utilizing cruise control whenever possible. Average MPG fluctuated between 48 - 53, depending upon speed. Lowest fuel price obtained was $3.189 per gallon. Car handled great, was comfortable, good driving w/standard headlamps. Even at 73mph, the only other Prius's I saw (3) were passing me - apparently no "hypermilers" were on the Interstate !

03-17-2008, 02:31 PM	#2
dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 6,137 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 824 Thanked 380 Times in 304 Posts Friends: 11	Re: Return from 1100 mile road trip I'm guessing that the 53 mpg was happening with the 64 mph speed.

03-17-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
morpheusx Professor Chaos Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,508 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 28 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Return from 1100 mile road trip Recently I took a trip from Akron, Ohio to Virginia Beach, Virginia about 6 hours into the drive (just over 320 miles) my 4 year old said he had to go pee. So I pulled off the Interstate on Interstate 95 just south of the Beltway in DC and since I was already stopped I decided to just go ahead and fill up even though I think I still had 4 pips. The Prius would only take $15.00 in gas. (i think it was priced @ $2.49 or $2.59 gallon) You can't beat that driving from the Akron / Cleveland OH area to Washington DC for only $15.00. __________________ Current LIFETIME is 54.2 MPG