phillytraffic.com: A Resource for Commuters


The Southeastern Pennsylvania Commuter's Resource

Commuting Cost Calculator

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.

A. How far, in miles, is your roundtrip to and from work each day?
B. How many days per month do you normally work? (21 days is average for 40/hour, non-compressed week)
C. How many miles per gallon does your automobile average?
D. How much per gallon do you normally pay for gasoline?
E. What is your cost per mile for repairs, registration, maintenance and taxes? *
F. What is your cost per mile for financing, insurance and depreciation? *
G. How much do you pay for monthly parking?
Your estimated Monthly cost of commuting is	---------------
Your estimated Yearly cost of commuting is