I don't know the price of gas in CA, I am figuring about 3.15 for north to central CA. Thanks I am really bad with math! My kid gave me cost, but I want to double check.
2006-07-28 16:47:27 · 11 answers · asked by jondulea 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I am having a wonderful trip, not driving a turtle, we'llbe spending time in various areas. Thanks so far for all the input, it's so nice to get help when you need it! By the way my kid figured it out just right according to a few of the answers so far! I am a proud mamma! Also I am budgeting seperate for meals and hotels, camping etc.
2006-07-28 17:03:26 · update #1
VACATION !!!! Safari, Camping, Yosemite, river rafting, Monterey, San Francisco Wedding a bitto time here and there, driving best to cover all we want to see and do saved and saved then gas prices skyrocketed, don't want to disappoint and cut any of the trip out our first one in six years! We have so much to look forward to! We may take longer than 15 days but the approx miles will be about the same. Thanks again!
2006-07-28 17:35:21 · update #2
1500/20 = 75
You will need approximately 75 gallons of gas for the trip. Multiply that by $3.15 and you get $236.25.
Set aside about $250 for gas.
2006-07-28 16:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by IPuttLikeSergio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, when I go on long distance road trips, I lose gas mileage because I have a lead foot. Looks simple to me, 1500/20 or 75 gallons of gas will cover that distance, and $3.15 x 75 is about $225. Boost that by about 20% though, to be safe. Either gas prices might go up, or your mileage might drop when the AC is on all the time. Or you might get lost and have to backtrack. Set aside $270 and you should be ok, as long as you're arranging food and lodging on a different budget.
2006-07-28 23:54:47 · answer #2 · answered by PyroDice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know prices are high, but don't know your budget or the importance of your trip. I would set aside $5.00 per gallon. If you are traveling just 1500 miles at 20 mpg, then you'll consume 75 gallons, not to mention what you'll need in your tank once you reach your destination.
At $5.00 per gallon, a total of 1500 miles would cost you $375. At $4.00 per gallon, a total of 1500 miles would cost $300. From what I've seen of California prices, I would expect something closer to $4.00.
How badly do you want to make the trip? Is this vacation?...visiting relatives?...sightseeing?...might want to reevaluate and stay closer to home.
2006-07-29 00:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by Intelligent and curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About $500
2006-07-28 23:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by just_call_me_susie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About $700 to $800
2006-07-28 23:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by tina's man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Price of Gas in CA is about $3.50.
You will spend between $250-$300 in gas (depending on price) if you are driving 1500 miles averaging 20mpg.
1500 miles / 20 mpg = 75 gallons X $3.50/Gallon = $262.50
2006-07-28 23:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by Stupid Flanders 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1500 over 15 days? what r u driving a turtle? if u drove arround 8 hours a day u would b app. 500miles so it should only take u 3 days maybe 3and a half. But i will not take u 15 days unless ur walking.
2006-07-28 23:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by pbmaze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mpg = m/g
20 = 1500/g
g = 1500/20
g = 75 gallons
now multiply that by the price of gas assuming that it doesn't change from city to city.
75 * $3.15 = $236.25
2006-07-29 11:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by Sherman81 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good estimate is 3.50/gallon here in Southern California. So this would be 262.50 total. Plan at least for 300.00 to be safe.
2006-07-28 23:56:07 · answer #9 · answered by darwinian girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take out a loan, it will cost and Arm and Leg.
2006-07-28 23:51:04 · answer #10 · answered by bbclackfire34 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋