Drive Time Calculator
Calculate trip time, arrival time, fuel used, and fuel cost.
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Use this Drive Time Calculator to estimate driving time, total trip time, arrival time, fuel used, fuel cost, and optional cost per person.
Drive Time Calculation Method
Driving time = distance ÷ average speed
Total trip time = driving time + planned break time
If a departure time is entered:
Arrival time = departure time + total trip time
For fuel efficiency in L/100 km:
Fuel used = distance (km) × L/100 km ÷ 100
For fuel efficiency in US MPG:
Fuel used = distance (miles) ÷ MPG
Fuel cost = fuel used × fuel price
Cost per person = total fuel cost ÷ number of people
Example
Suppose a trip is 240 km at an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30-minute break. The vehicle uses 8 L/100 km and fuel costs $1.50 per litre.
Driving time = 240 ÷ 80 = 3 hours
Total trip time = 3 hours + 30 minutes = 3 hours 30 minutes
Fuel used = 240 × 8 ÷ 100 = 19.2 L
Fuel cost = 19.2 × $1.50 = $28.80
If departure is at 9:00 AM, the estimated arrival time is 12:30 PM.
Important Notes
- Average speed should represent the whole trip rather than only the highway speed limit.
- Traffic, roadworks, weather, stops, route changes, tolls, ferries, and parking can increase actual travel time.
- Real fuel economy can vary with speed, traffic, terrain, idling, vehicle load, tire pressure, weather, and air-conditioning use.
- Arrival time does not account for time-zone or daylight-saving changes during a trip.
- Fuel cost does not include tolls, parking, maintenance, depreciation, lodging, or other travel expenses.