Bicycle Commute Savings Calculator
Enter your commute distance, running costs and cycling costs.
Annual saving vs driving
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Enter values above
Annual saving vs public transport
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Miles cycled per year
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Car running cost avoided
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COβ avoided (kg)
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Cost per mile cycled
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Worked example
With the default inputs shown below, this calculator returns the following results:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| One-way commute distance (miles) | 5 |
| Commuting days per year | 230 |
| Car running cost ($/mile) | 0.67 |
| Public transport cost per day ($) | 6 |
| Cycling costs per year ($) | 150 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual saving vs driving | $1,391 |
| Annual saving vs public transport | $1,230 |
| Miles cycled per year | 2,300 |
| Car running cost avoided | $1,541 |
| COβ avoided (kg) | 929.2 |
| Cost per mile cycled | $0.07 |
Values shown are produced by this page in your browser; change any input to update them.
How to use the Bicycle Commute Savings Calculator
- One-way commute distance (miles) β default 5
- Commuting days per year β default 230
- Car running cost ($/mile) β default 0.67
- Public transport cost per day ($) β default 6
- Cycling costs per year ($) β default 150
- Press Calculate to update the results instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Use the IRS standard mileage rate (67 cents a mile in recent years) if you want an all-in figure including fuel, wear, insurance and depreciation. Fuel alone is nearer 12β15 cents a mile.
The saving is largest when you genuinely avoid car journeys rather than replace a trip you would have walked. On a five-mile commute, five days a week, the numbers add up quickly.
Yes β add the bike, servicing, tyres, lights and clothing to the cycling cost field. It is usually a few hundred dollars a year and easily covered by the fuel saving.