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Commute Cost & Carbon Emissions Calculator

What is your commute costing you? In addition to saving cash, did you know that you could keep approximately 19 pounds of CO₂ emissions out of the atmosphere for each gallon of gas you don't use? Saving money and reducing the impact driving your car has on the environment is easier than you think. Use this Commute Cost & Carbon Emissions Calculator to calculate the financial and environmental benefits of alternative transportation.

Average daily roundtrip commute distance:		Example: Type in your daily mileage to and from Stanford (if 10 miles one way, type 20).
Average number of days you commute per month:		Example: Type 21 if you work 5-day work week; 19 if you work 9/80; 17 if 4/10.
Average miles per gallon of your vehicle:		Example: Type in your estimated miles per gallon.
Average cost per gallon of fuel you pay:	$	Example: Type in the dollar amount you typically pay per gallon of gasoline.
Average daily parking cost (if any):	$	Example: Type $.929 if you have a long-term C permit; type $2.39 if you have a long-term A permit.
Daily bridge tolls (if any):	$	Example: Type in any applicable bridge tolls.
Estimated cost per mile for maintenance and tires:	$	Based on AAA's 2008 estimates.

Parking & Transportation Services is located at 340 Bonair Siding [view map & directions].
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: 650.723.9362. Fax: 650.724.8676. Email: transportation@stanford.edu