Gas prices are on everyone’s mind right now — especially when you’re standing at the pump, debit card in hand. The gas prices are affecting everyone from Murphy NC to Miami FL. About two weeks ago, I spoke to the first (and so far only) person who said they won’t be coming up this year because of gas prices.

That spurred the question, "Are gas prices at the pump so high folks shouldn’t travel?"

I remember paying $2.50 per gallon, and that wasn’t too bad. With that said, I used that as my benchmark. I also used the trip from Miami to Murphy since it’s the southernmost, and furthest, major metropolitan area. It’s about 784 miles total.

So, how much more does it cost to drive from Miami to Murphy? The best directions to Murphy NC

 

Miles per Gallon/Price	$4.00	$4.25	$4.50	$4.75	$5.00
10 MPG (Hummer)	$117.60	$137.20	$156.80	$176.40	$196.00
15 MPG (Suburban)	$78.40	$91.47	$104.53	$117.60	$130.67
20 MPG (Average)	$58.80	$ 68.60	$78.40	$88.20	$98.00
25 MPG (Minivan)	$47.04	$54.88	$62.72	$70.56	$78.40
30 MPG (Many Hybrids)	$39.20	$45.73	$ 52.27	$58.80	$65.33
35 MPG (Corolla)	$33.60	$39.20	$ 44.80	$50.40	$56.00
40 MPG	$29.40	$34.30	$39.20	$44.10	$49.00
45 MPG	$26.13	$30.49	$34.84	$39.20	$43.56
50 MPG (Prius)	$23.52	$ 27.44	$31.36	$35.28	$ 39.20

At current prices and assuming average miles per gallon (MPG), it costs about $58.80 more than what it did at $2.50 per gallon. Not too bad, and if you trade in your Hummer for a Toyota Prius, spending $23.52 more to come to the Blue Ridge Mountains is simply a no brainer.

Does that mean you should stay home and not travel? Truth is, only you can decide that. What I do know is that I’ve spent three $20 bills going to a restaurant, so I personally don’t want to exchange my happiness and vacation in on a saving a few bucks at the pump.

John Poltrock, Certified Residential Specialist in Murphy NC – RE/MAX Mountain Properties – www.MyMurphy.com – Real Estate in the Mountains of Murphy NC – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call Toll-Free (866) 687-7496 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!