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Old 05-19-2014, 06:45 AM   #290
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Originally Posted by Michael View Post
I just drove a niche over 200 miles, 80% highway and I hit 39.4 MPG. First half of the drive was around cruise down US 301 and then once I got onto I-75, I drafted behind a semi for most of the drive between Ocala to Tampa. Hitting 40 MPG is very possible if you're not in a rush.
I'd probably be running the same numbers as you if NC were as flat as FL. On the eastern side of the state (flatter), I can usually pull 2-3 mpg more than the central part (more hilly). 40 is very attainable, especially with drafting.
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