Stopping Distance Comparison
     
SPEED THINKING DISTANCE BRAKING DISTANCE OVERALL STOPPING DISTANCE    
20 mph 20 ft. (6 m) 20 ft. (6 m) 40 ft. (12 m)    
30 mph 30 ft. (9 m) 45 ft. (14 m) 75 ft. (23 m)    
40 mph 40 ft. (12 m) 80 ft. (24 m) 120 ft. (36 m)    
50 mph 50 ft. (15 m) 125ft. (38 m) 175 ft. (53 m)    
60 mph 60 ft. (18 m) 180 ft. (55 m) 240 ft. (73 m)    
70 mph 70 ft. (21 m) 245 ft. (75 m) 315 ft. (96 m)    
     
     
Data is for a driver who is alert, well rested, in good health and not impaired  
by alcohol or medication.    
Weather and road conditions, type of vehicle and vehicle load can affect stopping distance.
Fuel Calculator: Highway driving  
     
Highway Miles (Per Day): 50
Gas Price (per Gallon): $4.00
Car Highway MPG Rating: 30
     
Speed Total Travel Time Per Day Cost Per Day Cost Per Month Cost Per Year Incremental Cost (from 55)
55 MPH 55 minutes $6.65 $200 $2,394  
60 MPH 50 minutes $7.25 $218 $2,610 $216
65 MPH 46 minutes $7.98 $239 $2,873 $479
70 MPH 43 minutes $8.87 $266 $3,193 $799
75 MPH 40 minutes $9.98 $299 $3,593 $1,199
Fuel Calculator: City driving  
       
City Miles (Per Day): 50  
Gas Price (Per Gallon): $4.00  
Your Car City MPG Rating: 25  
     
Type Total Travel Time Per Day Cost/Day Cost/Month Cost/Yr Incremental Cost 
Relaxed 94 minutes $7.98 $239 $2,873  
Heavy Foot 86 minutes $13.57 $407 $4,885 $2,012
           
Heavy Foot: Accelerating quickly and braking hard    
     
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