For Commuters: Commute Cost Calculator

Driving alone to work costs me HOW much?

A. How far, in miles, is your roundtrip to and from work each day?
B. How many days per month do you normally work? (21 days is average for 40/hour, non-compressed week)
C. How many miles per gallon does your automobile average?
D. How much per gallon do you normally pay for gasoline?
E. What is your cost per mile for repairs, registration, maintenance and taxes? *
F. What is your cost per mile for financing, insurance and depreciation? *
G. How much do you pay for monthly parking?
Your estimated Monthly cost of commuting is	---------------
Your estimated Yearly cost of commuting is

Just Think . . . $3 per day would buy you a large latte every day. About $80 would take your family of four to Kennywood Park. $2000 can fund your IRA or be put towards your children's college fund. Less than $2500 would get you a romantic cruise for two. $3500 can hire a contractor to build you a new deck.

* Cost per mile estimates based on the 2003 Federal Highway Administration's Cost of Owning and Operating a Vehicle.

Enter your own value in the "Drive Alone" field and then hit your "tab" key to calculate the other values. Drive Alone $ / gal 2-Person Carpool $ / gal 4-Person Carpool $ / gal 12-Person Vanpool $ / gal Transit Price (45 Riders) $ / gal