Commuters

Today, the average family spends more on transportation costs than on entertainment and food, and the cost of driving your car to and from work is often more than people think.

AAA estimates that the cost to operate and maintain an average automobile is $.47/mile. To find out how much you spend monthly on driving to and from work, use the calculator below.

A.

How many miles is your daily commute (round trip)?

B.

How many days per month do you normally work?

C.

How many miles per gallon does your car average?

D.

How much per gallon do you usually pay for gasoline?

E.

What is your cost per mile for maintenance and tires?*

F.

What is your cost per day for insurance, financing, and depreciation?*

G.

How much do you pay for monthly parking?

Your estimated monthly commuting cost is:

Your estimated yearly commuting cost is:


*Cost estimates based on the Automobile Association of America's "Your Driving Costs 2007."

Calculator courtesy of MassRIDES a service of the
Exective Office of Transportation Commonwealth of Massachusetts