i got a trip to do friends moving home and i offerd to take them there?

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the trip is a total of 420 mile round trip, 210 there loaded and 210 back just me (empty)
my car does an average of 35 miles per gallon (volvo v50 1.8 petrol engine.new car). knowing petrol; is about 4.50 a gal.haow much money aprox would tht cost for the round trip.
 i'll be using mainly motorways m25 & m1...

 this may sound like a quiz question but its not..th for anyones help on this

Caine7SFG™ · Accepted Answer

You have your calculation on price, but remember to inflate your tyres to the proper pressure if you are going loaded, higher pressure is required and you save on fuel consumption.. consult manual or online data

Reduce pressure when you are empty, if you run tyres to high when empty, you lose grip.  

If you are using roof racks or anything then you are stuffed on mileage, it is drastically reduced

Anonymous · Answer

420 miles @ 35 per gallon   =   420/35 gallon = 12

Cost =  4.5 * 12 =  Â£54.


This assumes you maintain this pretty good mileage for a 1.8 engine and there are no long delays.

If the car is heavily loaded you will use more fuel.

SPYBARG · Answer

I would reckon on a full tank, about Â£80

Using your figures: 
420 miles / 35 mpg = 12
12 x Â£4.50 = Â£54

But also your time, wear and tear etc, How much would a taxi cost them?

Spanishscotty · Answer

Ask a taxi driver what they would charge for the round trip and you could calculate from there what to charge them - remember your time is also included!

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