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How Much Does It Cost To Drive To Work?

How much are you spending just to drive to work? We've tabulated the cost of a one-way commute from the suburbs to metropolitan areas nearest them, across the U.S.

To determine daily cost of commute, simply double the cost of the daily commute.

Suburb To City Example Distance One Way Cost Per Gallon Coupe Minivan SUV Average Cost Per Week
Carey Park, GA To Atlanta 7.4 Miles $3.73 $1.06 $1.73 $1.84 $15.43
Dundalk, MD To Baltimore 8.1 Miles $3.71 $1.16 $1.88 $2.01 $16.83
Quincy, MA To Boston 10.8 Miles $3.67 $1.52 $2.48 $2.64 $22.13
Engelwood, CO to Denver 7.8 Miles $3.62 $1.09 $1.76 $1.88 $20.93
Pasadena, TX To Houston 14.9 Miles $3.57 $2.05 $3.32 $3.55 $29.33
San Fernando, CA To Los Angeles 21.8 Miles $3.77 $3.16 $5.14 $5.48 $45.93
Miramar, FL To Miami 20.3 Miles $3.79 $2.96 $4.81 $5.13 $43.00
Lakeville, MN To Minneapolis 25.8 Miles $3.84 $3.81 $6.19 $6.60 $55.33
Yonkers, NY To New York City 17.3 Miles $3.95 $2.63 $4.27 $4.56 $38.20
Gloucester, PA To Philadelphia 7.4 Miles $3.75 $1.07 $1.73 $1.85 $15.50
San Mateo, CA To San Francisco 21.7 Miles $3.93 $3.28 $5.33 $5.69 $47.67
Kirkland WA To Seattle 11.4 Miles $3.74 $1.64 $2.66 $2.84 $23.80
Alexandria VA To Washington D.C. 6.5 Miles $3.89 $.97 $1.58 $1.69 $14.13
Sources: www.gasbuddy.com, manufacturer websites
*Cost of driving is an estimate based on vehicle mile per gallon ratings for Honda Civic, Chrysler Town and Country and Chevrolet Suburban for city driving as well as local gas prices. Costs are not guaranteed correct.

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