Commute Cost and Emissions Calculator

What is your drive alone commute costing you? What is it costing the environment? Atlanta commuters spend more money on their commute than anyone else in the U.S. Reducing the impact that driving your car has on your wallet and the environment is easier than you think.

Use this Commute Cost & Emissions Calculator to determine your potential financial and environmental benefits from using of alternative transportation.

 

Average daily roundtrip commute distance (miles):

Enter in your daily mileage to and from your office (if 10 miles one way, enter 20).

Average number of days you drive alone to work per month:

For the days you drive alone, enter 21 if you work a 5-day work week; 19 if you work 9/80; 17 if 4/10.

Average miles per gallon your vehicle gets:

Find your car's MPG at www.fueleconomy.gov.

Average cost per gallon of fuel you pay:

$

Enter the dollar amount you typically pay per gallon of gasoline.

Average daily parking cost (if any):

$

If you pay monthly, divide by the number of days/month that you work.

Daily tolls (if any):

$

Enter GA-400 tolls if applicable.

Estimated cost per mile for maintenance and tires: 

$

Based on AAA's 2008 estimates.