Free tool

Carpool savings calculator

See what your commute costs when you drive alone, and what each person pays if you share the ride and rotate drivers or split costs evenly. Includes gas, parking, tolls and a per-mile amount for wear and maintenance. Nothing is stored.

You'd save each year

$1,151

Driving alone, a month: $144
Shared, each, a month: $48
Saved each month: $96
Miles a month: 650

Assumes costs are shared evenly, by rotating drivers or splitting costs. Doesn't include insurance, depreciation or the time cost of picking people up. Estimates only. If you collect more than costs, check with your insurer.

Set it up well

Agree the basics up front. See carpooling basics.
Split it fairly. See splitting carpool costs.
Ask about commuter benefits. See commuter benefits and vanpools.