Don’t let high gas prices confine you to a stayvacation this 4th of July. Check out these great road trip ideas, all using less than one tank of gas!

I love a good road trip.

Sadly, the AAA is predicting a 2.6 percent decline in auto travel from last year, owing to the steep rise in fuel costs.

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But we can’t have this!

Wherever you are in the US, dust off your road map and check out these fantastic 4th of July road trips –  we guarantee you won’t use more than one tank of gas!*

All road trip destinations taken from Tripbase’s cool Road Trip Planner – give it a try for inspiring road trip ideas perfect for YOU!

New York City, New York

1. Nantucket, 4 hours
2. Vineyard Haven, 4 hours
3. Portsmouth, 5 hours

Los Angeles, California

4. La Jolla, 2 hours
5. Carlsbad, 2 hours
6. Rosarito, 3 hours

Chicago, Illinois

7. Madison, 2 hours
8. Sheboygan, 3 hours
9. Fond du Lac, 3 hours

Houston, Texas

10. New Braunfels, 3 hours
11. San Antonio, 4 hours
12. Fort Worth, 5 hours

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

13. Alexandria, 3 hours
14. Virginia Beach, 5 hours
15. Charlottesville, 5 hours

San Francisco, California

16. Monterey, 1 hour
17. Carmel, 2 hours
18. South Lake Tahoe, 3 hours

Boston, Massachusetts

19. Newport, 1 hour
20. Portland, 2 hours
21. Burlington, 4 hours

Jacksonville, Florida

22. Saint Augustine, 1 hour
23. Hilton Head Island, 3 hours
24. Clearwater, 4 hours

Got more great ideas for awesome US road-trips? Post up your comments below – we want to hear from you!

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*Some of the destinations may not be accessible by car, and may require ferry or additional transportation.