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Earlier this week I had to take a trip from Auburn, Maine to Burlington, Massachusetts, which is about 130-140 miles. The majority of the trip is interstate driving, 3 to 4 lanes. It was a beautiful day for a drive, and decided to see what kind of mpg I could get by adjusting my driving habits. I decided that I would drive at 60 mph with the cruise control on, in the slow lane. Not only was it the most relaxing and stress free drive I have taken on the interstate, I also averaged 42.5 mpg. My normal driving style (70, weaving in and out of traffic, speeding up and slowing down, etc) will get me 30-33 mpg on the highway. A small change in driving habits can yield huge results!
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