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Commuter Challenge I Commute Cost Calculator

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:
CO2 Emissions "pounds per month" :
Daily Pollution Output* (pounds):
Monthly Pollution Output* (pounds):
Yearly Pollution Output* (pounds):

 

 
* These figures only include reactive organic gases, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, particulate matter and sulfer dioxide.