My Trip Across AmericaMr. Freeman

Algebra 1

Marking Period 3 Project

Home: Coplay, PA

I’m leaving home today!

I’m going to be traveling in my new car, a 2012 Subaru Impreza! It gets an estimated 36 mpg on the highway and holds 14 gallons of gasoline!

Stop 1: Pittsburgh

My first stop is going to be in Pittsburgh to see the Pittsburgh Zoo.

The distance from Allentown to Pittsburgh is 281 miles and it will take me 5 hours and 23 minutes to get there.

I am going to stay at Hyatt Place right across from Heinz Field. This will cost be $169.

When I’m in Pittsburgh….

When I’m in Pittsburgh I will visit Heinz Field and will ride the trolley car.

Did you know? On November 25, 2012, Pittsburgh will be 254 years old. It was established in 1758.2012 – 1758 = 254 years old!

Stop 2: St. Louis, Missouri My second stop is going

to be in St. Louis to see the St. Louis Arch

The distance from Pittsburgh to St. Louis is 602 miles and it will take me 10 hours and 30 minutes to get there.

I am going to stay at the Crown Plaza Hotel in the downtown area, this will cost be $125.

When I’m in St. Louis….

When I’m in St. Louis I’m going to visit Six Flags Theme Park and I will go to Hurricane Harbor Water Park.

Did you know? The tallest man in documented

medical history was Robert Pershing Wadlow from St. Louis. He was 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall. This is equivalent to 107.1 inches total, that is almost 4 feet taller than me!

Stop 3: Home

I’m heading home now from my trip across the Unites States.

The distance from St. Louis to Coplay, PA is is 868 miles and it will take me 15 hours and 24 minutes to get there.

I am going to stay at the Quality Inn in Akron, Ohio because it only costs $60!

Trip Totals

Summary of My Trip Total

Total Miles Traveled 1751 miles

Total Time Traveled 29.18 hours

Total Number of Gallons of Gas

49 gallons of gas

Total Cost of Gas $190.61

Total Cost of Food $200 ($50/per day)

Total Cost of Hotels $354

Total Cost of Activities $120

TOTAL COST OF VACATION $864.61