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Return from 1100 mile road trip

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by bonshawman, Mar 17, 2008.

  1. bonshawman

    bonshawman New Member

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    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 !
     
    #1 bonshawman, Mar 17, 2008
  2. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    I'm guessing that the 53 mpg was happening with the 64 mph speed. :D
     
    #2 dogfriend, Mar 17, 2008
  3. morpheusx

    morpheusx Professor Chaos

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    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.
     
    #3 morpheusx, Mar 17, 2008
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