Commute Cost

See what getting to work or school adds up to.

Your numbers

Enter your numbers to see the result.

How Commute Cost works

Double the one-way distance. Add fuel, maintenance per mile, parking and tolls for each commuting day. Multiply by days per week and 52 weeks for annual cost, then divide by 12 for a monthly average.

A worked example

These sample values illustrate the calculation. Use your own numbers in the calculator for your result.

Example inputs
One-way commute (miles)
15
Days per week
5
Fuel economy (MPG)
30
Gas price ($/gallon)
3.5
Parking per day ($)
0
Tolls per day ($)
0
Maintenance per mile ($)
0
Monthly commute
$75.83
Daily
$3.50
Weekly
$17.50
Annual
$910.00

Assumptions and limits

Assumes 52 commuting weeks per year. Enter fewer days to account for remote work or school breaks.

Check lender terms and manufacturer guidance. These estimates do not replace a mechanical inspection.