How is the driving cost calculated?

The tool multiplies your monthly miles by gas cost per mile, then adds parking. It also shows an IRS all-in figure using the standard mileage rate, which folds in fuel, maintenance, and depreciation.

Why are there two driving numbers?

The fuel-plus-parking figure is your out-of-pocket cash cost. The IRS all-in figure uses the standard mileage rate to capture the full economic cost of operating the car, including wear and depreciation.

What is the HRT pass price?

Hampton Roads Transit offers monthly passes around $52, which the tool uses as the transit baseline. Check HRT for current fares and any reduced-fare programs you may qualify for.

Does this include time cost?

No, it covers money only. If you want to value your time, multiply your commute hours by your hourly wage and add that separately to each option.

What gas price should I use?

Use a recent Virginia Beach pump price for your fuel grade. Local prices shift with the market, so updating the gas input keeps the comparison accurate.

Virginia Beach Commute Cost Calculator

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Compare driving and transit in Virginia Beach

Commuting in Virginia Beach can mean driving with parking near $60/mo or riding the HRT monthly pass near $52/mo. This tool computes the true monthly cost of each option so you can see which saves money.

How it works

Driving cost combines fuel and parking, with an IRS all-in figure layered on top:

monthly miles   = one-way distance * 2 * commute days
gas per mile    = gas price / mpg
fuel cost       = monthly miles * gas per mile
driving (cash)  = fuel cost + parking
driving (IRS)   = monthly miles * IRS mileage rate + parking
transit cost    = HRT monthly pass

The cash figure is what leaves your wallet each month, while the IRS standard mileage rate captures fuel, maintenance, and depreciation for the full economic cost of driving.

Tips and example

For a 12-mile one-way commute, 22 days a month, 40 MPG, gas at 3.20, and 60 parking: monthly miles are 12 * 2 * 22 = 528. Fuel is 528 * (3.20 / 40) = 42.24, so cash driving cost is about 102. At an IRS rate of 0.70, the all-in figure is 528 * 0.70 + 60 = 430. The HRT pass at 52 is far cheaper than either driving total.

Adjust distance, MPG, and parking to find your break-even between transit and driving.