Toyota Camry vs Honda Accord: Which Sedan Fits Your Commute?
Compare 2026 Camry and Accord powertrains, fuel costs, passenger needs, safety equipment, and recall checks before choosing a midsize sedan.
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Commute cost calculator
What does your commute really cost?
A few miles each day can add up. See your fuel, parking and toll costs together, then explore how a different workweek changes the total.
01 / Your inputs
Make it your own.
Start with the example below. Change any value to update your estimate.
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02 / Your estimate
ExampleEstimated cost per year
$1,120.00
240 driving days · 9,600 miles per year
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- Per driving day
- $4.67
- Per commuting week
- $23.33
- Monthly average
- $93.33
- Annual total
- $1,120.00
One fewer driving day each week would reduce these costs by $224.00 per year.
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03 / See the bigger picture
How your commute adds up
Cumulative cost using an even monthly average. Your actual spending will vary by month.
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Behind the numbers
How the commute cost calculation works
Annual cost = [(one-way miles × 2 ÷ MPG × gas price) + daily parking and tolls] × days per week × weeks per year.
A worked example
A 20-mile one-way commute, 30 MPG and $3.50 per gallon costs $4.67 in fuel per driving day. At five days a week for 48 weeks, that is $1,120 per year, or $93.33 per month on average, before parking and tolls.
A little more clarity
Commute cost questions
How do I calculate monthly commute cost?
Multiply your round-trip fuel cost plus daily parking and tolls by your weekly driving days and annual commuting weeks, then divide by 12. This accounts for time off instead of assuming every month has the same number of workdays.
Can I use this for a hybrid car?
Yes. Enter the gasoline MPG you actually achieve. For a plug-in hybrid that also uses grid electricity, this gasoline-only estimate does not include charging costs.
Does this include every cost of driving?
No. It estimates fuel, parking and tolls. Maintenance, tires, insurance, depreciation and financing are separate ownership costs.
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