Very true. Now, if I could just improve my MPG score while at the same time keeping the shorter route... Actually, I could... The local roads I'm taking to the highway suck, but I get to wave to my fiance since we drive a similar route; but:
Current local route:
3.28 miles to highway
8 lights + long wait at light #6 (sometimes 1 light, sometimes 5)
Altered local route:
1.59 miles to highway
2 lights + much shorter wait to get on the highway (stop sign)
Shaving off almost 2 miles of local roads adds .08 miles to get to the same point, but 1.5 miles at 30+ mpg > 1.5 miles at ~16 mpg. I think I'm altering my route a little bit further...
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