How to Calculate Commute Cost
What is Commute Cost?
A commute calculator estimates the total time, cost, and carbon footprint of a daily commute by car, public transport, or cycling. It helps you evaluate the true cost of where you live relative to where you work.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Enter one-way commute distance and time
- 2Multiply by 2 for the daily round trip
- 3Multiply by working days per year (typically 220–250)
- 4For car: fuel cost = distance / MPG × fuel price per gallon, plus parking and depreciation
Worked Examples
Input
15 miles each way · 250 days · 35 MPG · £1.60/L petrol
Result
~£1,500/year fuel + time cost
Plus vehicle wear and time
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