🚗 Commute Cost Calculator
Calculate the true annual cost of your commute including fuel, tolls, parking, and compare it to public transit alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
The true cost of driving includes fuel, tolls, parking, vehicle depreciation (typically $0.08–0.15/km), insurance (prorated), and maintenance. This calculator covers the most direct out-of-pocket costs. The IRS standard mileage rate ($0.67/mile in 2024) covers all vehicle costs for tax purposes.
MPG = 235.21 ÷ L/100km. For example, 8 L/100km ≈ 29 MPG. Conversely, L/100km = 235.21 ÷ MPG.
The average US commute is about 27 minutes one way (54 minutes per day). Over a 250-day work year this is 225 hours — nearly 10 full days. In cities like New York or LA, average commutes can exceed 40 minutes each way.
Eliminating a $5,000/year commute is equivalent to a $7,000–8,000 salary increase (pre-tax). Beyond direct costs, you also recoup commuting time, which can be used for exercise, family, or side projects.
Cost per km = (fuel cost per litre × L/100km ÷ 100) + (tolls + parking) ÷ daily round-trip km. This calculator computes this automatically from your inputs.
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