Instant Alert: Summer driving season is ending — here's how far $50 worth of gas will get you on America's highways

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Summer driving season is ending — here's how far $50 worth of gas will get you on America's highways by Military & Defense Team on Aug 27, 2016, 12:18 PM Advertisement US gas prices have hit their lowest point in recent history, falling to levels last seen before the Great Recession. According to The New York Times, the national average fell to $2.18 a gallon in July. Since gas prices are linked to the American road trip, comparing how far a tank will get you on US highways is a useful measure for prices at the pump. The cost-information website How Much, with an assist from SVM, put together some vividly colored maps to illustrate how far $50 worth of gas would take you from major US cities, based on the average gas prices in June for the years 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016 and assuming that your car gets 24 miles a gallon. Summer road-trip season is wrapping up, so check out how far you can go below. SEE ALSO: These maps show how dangerous illegal drugs flow around the globe New York City RAW Embed   Los Angeles RAW Embed   Chicago RAW Embed   See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011