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Commuter Challenge I Commute Cost Calculator
Calculate your savings. Download your results sheet and submit by e-mail or regular mail by August 1.

Press TAB to move to the next field and SHIFT-TAB to move back one field. After final entry or changing an entry, TAB to next field to ensure complete calculation. Press TAB to move to the next field and SHIFT-TAB to move back one field. After final entry or changing an entry, TAB to next field to ensure complete calculation.

Compare the actual cost of six different modes. Fill out this form to figure out your annual drive-alone commute cost! Compare it to the cost of other options. If your employer subsidizes commute options such as transit, carpooling or vanpooling, or if you receive free HOV parking, the costs of other modes may be even lower.

1. How many days per month do you work?
(21 is full time.)
2. What is your round trip commute (in miles)?
Use MapQuest to help you calculate
3. How many miles per gallon does your vehicle average?
Use Federal Fuel Economy Guide
4. How much per gallon do you pay for gasoline?
Use AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report
5. What is your cost per mile for maintenance, insurance, license, registration, depreciation, finance charges and taxes?
6. How much do you pay for monthly parking?
Your estimated cost of drive-alone commuting: ---------------
 
Monthly
 
Yearly
Compare the yearly cost of other commute options:
If you...
Carpool with one other person:
Vanpool five days/week with six other people:
Compress your workweek by working four 10-hour days:
Work at home full time: