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Fuel economy on PA Turnpike

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by JerzyPriusDriver, Nov 12, 2006.

  1. JerzyPriusDriver

    JerzyPriusDriver New Member

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    A couple of times, I have had to make a few jaunts to Pennsylvania. I have realized that several sections of the PA turnpike have yielded high numbers.

    1. Heading southbound on the NE Extension from the Pocono to Lehigh Valley Interchange, I put on the cruise and got 72 mpg

    2. Heading eastbound on the mainline from the Morgantown exit to the NJ Turnpike, I got an amazing 67 mpg on cruise.
     
    #1 JerzyPriusDriver, Nov 12, 2006
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    barbaram Active Member

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    That's GREAT!

    You have to take in account the grades. On the extension going south , you are going mostly downhill. Not familiar with the other route.

    Don't worry, be happy!
     
    #2 barbaram, Nov 13, 2006
  3. wjtracy

    wjtracy Senior Member

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    I go to Pittsburgh on the Pa Turnpike quite often. With a new Prius I am expecting low MPG to PGH and high MPG from PGH on the way home, due to the elevation difference. Will make the trip this week and report back.
     
    #3 wjtracy, Nov 18, 2006
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    Well I got 42.5 MPG going west bound up the mountains to Pittsburgh and about 49.4 coming back home down the mountains.
     
    #4 wjtracy, Dec 13, 2006
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