Commute Emissions Calculator
Calculate the annual carbon emissions and fuel cost from your daily commute. Compare car, hybrid, EV, bus, and bike options.
Inputs
Results
Annual CO₂
9,100 lbs
≈ 9 grand pianos
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your one-way commute distance in miles.
- Select your transportation mode (car, bus, train, carpool, bike).
- Set the number of commute days per year.
- If driving, enter your vehicle's fuel economy in MPG.
- Review the annual CO₂ emissions from commuting and compare transport mode alternatives.
How the result changes with Miles Per Gallon
| Miles Per Gallon | Annual CO₂ |
|---|---|
| 15 | 16,987 lbs |
| 28 | 9,100 lbs |
| 43 | 5,926 lbs |
| 55 | 4,633 lbs |
What each input means
- Days Per Week
- Working days per week.
- Miles Per Gallon
- Used for gasoline and hybrid vehicles.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersOne-Way Distance = 25, Days Per Week = 5, Vehicle Type = 0, Miles Per Gallon = 28 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Annual CO₂Annual CO₂9100 = 9100
- Calculate Annual CO₂Annual CO₂4.55 = 4.55
- Calculate Annual Fuel CostAnnual Fuel Cost1625 = $1,625
Related Calculators
The questions that sit next to this one — chosen by subject, including calculators filed under a different category.
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Estimate your annual carbon footprint from driving, electricity, heating, and air travel. Compare to US and world averages.
Automotive & MotorcyclesEV vs Gas Cost Comparison
Compare the total cost of owning an electric vehicle vs a gas car. Includes fuel, maintenance, and purchase price over time.
Environmental & SustainabilityCarbon Footprint Master Calculator
Complete carbon footprint calculator — estimate your total emissions, analyze commute impact, compare EV vs gas vehicles, and calculate carbon offset costs.
Climate ScienceCarbon Footprint Calculator
Personal annual CO2 from transport, home, food, and goods.
Environmental & SustainabilityRecycling Impact Calculator
Calculate the environmental impact of recycling. See how much CO2, energy, and water you save by recycling.
More in Environment, Weather & Climate.