The Cost of Driving

By Ocean in Featured, Saving Money

Gas prices are lower than they were not too long ago, but they’re still much higher than they were before. Now, should we relax and drive contently, or should we still be searching for alternatives in order to save money?

Here are some handy sites you can use to calculate how much it costs to drive to certain destinations and compare them against your other means of transportation.  They will be showcased in our Resources section from here on out.

Cost to Drive: Here you enter your origin, your destination, your car make and model, and it tells you how much it will cost you (in terms of gas) to make the trip.

Fuel Cost Calculator: Run by AAA, this is a rather simple version, but it gets the job done.

Gas addict: This is map based, which will use an average of 20 miles per gallon, or lets you enter your own information if you prefer.

MSNBC: This site calculates your monthly gas costs, useful for calculating the cost of your commute.

Did you find out that it’s still very expensive to drive? Or, even if it isn’t, do you realize that you’re still harming the environment? Then Save a Gallon is a great website; simply enter the number of miles you commute, the mode of transportation you use (other than car), and you can see how much carbon dioxide emission you’re preventing from being released in the atmosphere.