what's better, time vs distance

[altec]

I measured two different routes:

Route A: 9.5 kms, total time it takes to travel, 20 minutes. Much less traffic, frequent fifth gear opportunities.

Route B: 7 kms, total time it takes to travel, 30 minutes. Mainly 3rd gear, with occasional 4th gear, very few 5th gear.

With fuel prices this high, which would be better, overall?

[kinyo]

Route A is more economical.

[albert_b]

the faster you can get to your destination the less fuel you use up. Look for routes with very few idles (traffic), start - stop, acceleration ... maganda routes na constant ang speed mo.

oh, my answer is option (A)

[falken]

Route A.

[Autobeat]

Route A seems better.

[squala]

If you can maintain a steadier speed, then you get better economy. For sure A is the more efficient route.

[atongk]

a is better

[altec]

how about incidental expenses, like tire wear, spare parts, plus the extra kilometers your car puts in. Yung binigay ko, one way lang, in my case, I get to travel those distances at least twice, sometimes up to 4 times a day, so at 4 times, the difference of 2.5km means extra 10 kms per day din, would it still be worth it?

[bluntman]

I choose "C"...take the bus. LOL

I've always thought that the less time you spend in the lower gears the less fuel you end up using...choose "A".

[nugundam93]

A din.