Which uses more fuel -- Traveling 1 mile with stops at 3 lights, or going 2 miles with no stops?

Question

Assume avg. size car-- gets 20 mpg (Honda CRV).

Answer 1

Probably going 1 mile with 3 stops uses more fuel.

Most people don't realize how much fuel it takes just to get up to speed.

Answer 2

the stopping and starting uses much more fuel, i got a v6 so ive learned to coast. Silent 6th all the way

Answer 3

Too many variables including average speed, average time at stops, acceleration times from stops ( is the gas pedal being floored is acceleration gentle...which is much better on gas consumption ), etc., etc., etc...

Answer 4

Stopping and starting at lights uses more fuel but over that short distance you probably won't notice.