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23] How Much Does It Cost To Road Trip The USA? | Abandon Comfort - Cross Country
December 28, 2017 · 15 min · 169K views · Port Charlotte, Florida
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What this video covers
A 100-day, 23,000-mile road trip across the United States and Eastern Canada in a Toyota Prius cost $3,980.2:39 Fuel represented the largest expense at $1,102, followed by $951 for lodging, $922 for dining, and $700 for groceries.2:48 The travelers minimized costs by utilizing free campsites, shopping at Costco, and performing their own vehicle oil changes.6:47 They avoided tolls by configuring the Waze app to prioritize toll-free routes, noting that paying $25 to save 20 minutes of driving time was not cost-effective.12:19 Additional expenses included $180 for car insurance and $180 for miscellaneous items, such as an $80 national parks pass and various bridge tolls.10:27 The travelers recommend using freecampsites.net for accommodation, GasBuddy to track fuel prices, and purchasing used camping gear to keep travel expenses low.11:39
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