Gas Buddy Trip Calculator

The Gas Buddy Trip Calculator is the perfect tool for road-trippers, carpoolers, or anyone sharing the cost of a drive. It calculates your total fuel consumption and cost for a trip, then divides the cost evenly among the number of people contributing. Whether you're planning a group getaway, a weekend road trip, or commuting with coworkers, this calculator ensures no one overpays or gets stuck footing the whole bill.

Practical Use Cases:

• Friends going on a road trip can estimate and evenly split fuel costs before hitting the road.
• Co-workers or students sharing a daily commute can calculate fair monthly fuel contributions.
• Event attendees organizing rides to weddings, festivals, or conferences can budget for fuel in advance.
• Gig drivers or delivery riders carpooling for longer trips can use the tool to split gas with other drivers.
• Budget travelers can compare the cost of traveling solo versus in a group.
• Fleet managers may use it to simulate shared-ride cost per employee when assigning pooled travel vehicles.

This tool encourages transparency and fairness among trip participants while helping drivers manage costs and plan routes smarter. It's especially helpful for long-distance travel and group adventures where expenses need to be discussed and shared upfront.

Inputs:

• Total Distance to Travel (miles): Full trip distance, one-way or round-trip.
• Miles per Gallon (MPG): Your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
• Price per Unit of Fuel ($): The current price per gallon or liter.
• Number of People Paying: How many travelers are splitting the cost.

Calculations:

• Fuel Needed:
  

  Fuel = Distance ÷ MPG

• Total Fuel Cost:
  

  Cost = Fuel × Price

• Fuel Cost per Person:
  

  Per Person = Total Cost ÷ Number of People

Outputs:

• Fuel Needed
• Total Fuel Cost
• Fuel Cost per Person (automatically rounded to 2 decimals)

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