commute to work? how to figure what that will cost?

[Grumpy's Gal]

Can someone tell me an easy way to figure out how much it would cost to commute for one year? I'm looking for gas charges and car wear and tear.

Thanks.

 

[cryssi]

well, let's see...I commute 60 mi. each way to work, and fill my tank twice a week.

2 x ±$30 = $60/week x 52 (give or take) = ± $3120/yr.

my car was new last June, and now has >37K miles on it...

4 oil changes @ $30 (being conservative) = $120

minor service @ $100
brakes @ $150 (approx.)
major service @ $250

service on car = $620

so due to my commute, I spend about $3700 extra a year (maybe a little less b/c you have to account for personal driving)

I think the most important thing to consider is how important your time is to you. I will be starting a new job in 2 weeks that is 7 miles from my house. I couldn't be more excited to end my freeway driving and to gain back 2 hours of my life each day...

HTH!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Generally I think you have a set price amount per mile.

 

[lindakmonty]

depends on your car's gas mileage. My car gets 24 mi. to the gal. I drive 75 miles one way. I spend average of $100 a week on gas. My car holds 7 quarts of oil and I only change it about every 6 weeks or 5-6k miles driven. My owners manual says to go 7500 miles between oil changes. A oil change for my car at a typical place is $50. My dh found a great local tire bus. owner that we take the oil and filter and he charges us $12!!!! I spend about $500 a year on tires. It all depends on your car.
40k miles= about 5k just in gas annually

the thing I hate the most about my commute is the 3 hr minimum a day in my car!! I'd much rather that time spent w/ds5!!