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So most of my driving, probably 80% or more, is in town, less than 2 miles away often with a very cold engine and seemingly no way to get good mpg's according to my Ultragauge. If I have to drive to the market or another close trip say 2 miles away or less, would it be reasonable to drive a few more miles/ take the longer, easier to get good mpg's route?
For instance: I drive to my crossfit gym almost every morning with a cold engine, about 2 miles away. Going the shortest route I can barley get 25 mpg. Or I could go a longer route with less stop signs, lights etc and get closer to 35 mpg but having to drive closer to 5 miles.
In this case would it be worth it to take the 5 mile route to continually get better mpg because the motor warms up more and is more efficient? Or just take the shorter route, less miles and less mpg. This is of course when I have time to drive the longer route. I've read the tips section and try to go to my furthest destination first but I often find myself only needing to go a very short distance once or twice a day that nets me very poor mpg.
Thanks!
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