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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by jkash, Jul 25, 2004.

  1. jkash

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    Hi all,

    I am going to drive to the Bay Area next weekend from L.A. I would like to take the 101 instead of the 5, as it is a much nicer drive. Is there a way to have the navigator route us using the 101 instead of the 5? I did test it out and it wanted us to take the 5. I guess it will re-route once we get going on the 101 even if I can't set it. Or at least I hope it will.

    Thanks,

    Jeff
     
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    You basically know the system. It will reroute you once on 101.. and then you can just continue your trip. I took 5. I'm not sure which one is better. I guess it's all about personal preference. I got 43mpg going 70 on 5.. post what you get on 101.. i'm curious.

    When you type in an address to the nav, it gives the options of selecting a route. One will take you along 101.. 1 along 5.. and i think 1 may take you along 1... i'll have to check my nav. or, you could tell it to avoid 5. I know there is way to do it. I have not needed it, so i don't know it yet. Anyone have input on this?

    Have fun on your trip. Last weekend i went from home ( san jose ) down to redondo beach. During the weekend we drove over 100 miles down their. The car is too much fun. :mrgreen:
     
    #2 V8Cobrakid, Jul 25, 2004
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    Is 5 an interstate and 101 a hwy? If so you can go into preferences and tell it to avoid freeways.

    Also, you can program in intermediate destinations that lay along the 101 making it the only logical route.
     
    #3 efusco, Jul 25, 2004
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    After setting your destination, choose the route that is closest to your desired route. Then from the map screen choose the route button and choose "Preferred Roads" -- choose Highway 101.
     
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    Thanks for all the help. I will let everyone know how it went when we get home.

    Jeff
     
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    I'm planning on making this same drive relatively soon after moving to LA, and I was wondering how long it would take. I've done the mapquest and everything, but realsticly, how long of a drive is it?
     
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    I'll let you know how long it took when we get back.

    Jeff
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    FYI the I-5 route takes about 6 hours. I believe the US-101 route takes around 8 hours.
     
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    Even more thanks :)
     
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    Same experiance here. 5 takes 6 hours. I went from San Jose to Redondo beach. Even if you speed, traffic will make you take about 6 hours. I jumped off the 405 and took city streets. It was pretty backed up that day.
     
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    Hi gang!

    We are back from our marathon drive to Northern California. We had to go there this morning, and then back again tonight. It's a long story... The navigator did great. Got us right to our final destination in Capitola. I wasn't able to figure out how to change to route to the 101. but once we got going for a while it adjusted. The trip to Capitola was about 350 miles and took 6 hours, with two bathroom stops. The car ran perfectly. Averaged 49 mpg on the way and 53 on the way back. I would guess the elevation is the cause for the difference. Cruise control on a long trip like this is incredible. After 12 hours in the car, I really feel pretty good. All in all, a very pleasant day.

    Jeff
     
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    what a drive!

    Wow, Jeff! Capitola in 1 day and back again! Yikes. My family is in Los Gatos so I have made a similar drive before, indeed. One of my favorite restaurants is in Capitola - Shadowbrook.
     
    #13 Dianne, Aug 1, 2004
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