
- Most expensive summer road trips in America revealed in state ranking.
- Arkansans set to spend the most on gas on their summer road trips.
- Infographic showing road trip gas costs in each state.
the staff of the Ridewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Gas prices reached a dizzying high earlier this year, with the average cost per gallon skyrocketing to an all-time high just a week before Memorial Day; which is bad news for families who are planning their yearly road trips, many of whom are already struggling with the effects of soaring inflation.
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Overall, the average cost of a road trip for Americans was calculated at $94.28 in gas costs alone. The state topping the charts was Arkansas, with the average cost of gas for a road trip for locals sitting at a high of $122.23. New Jersey emerged in 36th position overall, with an average of $82.74 in gas costs for a road trip this summer. This calculation was based on driving a Honda Accord, which is the most popular car model in the state.
The top 5 most expensive states for roadtrippers this summer:
1. Arkansas: $122.23
2. Iowa: $116.64
3. Utah: $116.12
4. North Dakota: $113.78
5. New Mexico: $113.42
Infographic showing road trip gas costs for each state
It’s typical for gas prices to increase given a higher demand over summer. Fuel grades that are less susceptible to evaporation during warmer months are also required by environmental regulations, however, they cost slightly more to produce. In addition to rising gas costs due to supply issues, a combination of these factors means that compared to the cost of a summer road trip this time last year, filling your tank before you hit the road this time round will require more rigorous budgeting…
‘When it comes to budgeting for your road trip, it’s a good idea to check out things like accommodation specials and local dining offers to help cut costs while you’re on a road trip – especially considering gas might comprise a significant portion of your budget’ says Joseph Gunther IV of GuntherMotorCompany.com.
Methodology:
The most popular car in each state for 2022, and average mpg for the model was taken from Insurify (except for the Subaru Impreza and Chevrolet Impala). The average state gas prices from AAA, and average road trip length from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The combination of this data allowed us to calculate the average cost for a road trip in 2022.