Fuel Cost for Google Maps™

Name: Fuel Cost for Google Maps™
Rating: 2.235294117647059 (34 reviews)
Author: Ryan S

Predict your fuel cost before you hit the road with this extension for Google Maps™.

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Fuel Cost for Google Maps™ is a handy Chrome extension that predicts your fuel expenses before you even begin your trip. By selecting your vehicle in the settings and using local gas prices, it calculates the gas cost for every route directly within Google Maps™. Currently in open beta and available exclusively in the US and Canada, this extension ensures you can budget fuel costs accurately for your journeys.

The extension operates with privacy in mind, sending only route information temporarily to approximate fuel usage without storing any data. Whether commuting or planning a road trip, Fuel Cost for Google Maps™ helps users make informed decisions regarding fuel spending, all seamlessly integrated with their favorite mapping tool.

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By:

Ryan S

Users:

8,000

Rating:

2.24

(34)

Version:

3.0 Last updated: 2024-04-10

Creation date:

2019-03-18

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Host permissions:

https://fuelcostmapextension.appspot.com/*

Size:

891.00KB

Email:

fu*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-16

Ranking

# 10,532 ▲ 4

Other rankings

#10567 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 3

#16 in cost keyword 9 ▼ 4

#82 in google maps keyword 21 ▼ 8

#111 in maps keyword 16 ▼ 17

#224 in map keyword 13 ▼ 16

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User reviews

Users appreciate that the extension quickly calculates and visually displays fuel costs for road trips on Google Maps. However, many reviews point out that the vehicle database is limited, lacking diesel options and many models, especially outside North America. There is no ability to manually add custom vehicles or fuel consumption data. Additionally, fuel price calculations are simplistic, based only on the start location, and do not update dynamically for route changes. Some users also report bugs and usability issues, reducing overall utility.

Pros

Calculates fuel cost quickly and provides visual routes on Google Maps
Supports a database of cars for selection, at least for common North American vehicles
Helps in estimating fuel costs for planning road trips
Easy to use once vehicle is set up properly

Cons

Limited vehicle database, missing many models including diesel vehicles and newer cars
No option to add custom vehicle or manually input fuel consumption data
Fuel price calculations are based only on starting location and do not adjust for route or currency units outside US/Canada
Does not update cost calculations when modifying or adding stops to routes
App has bugs such as needing to re-enter vehicle info on every use and some controls become unresponsive

Recent reviews

App WAS awesome until it stopped working maybe about a year ago or so and have deleted and reinstalled it several times hoping it would be fixed but still is not so only 1 star anymore but can't find another extension/app that is as good as this one was hopefully they'll fix it some day!

Me*****, 2025-06-06

It's acceptible for basic cars. It does not include ANY diesel vehicles. It only includes basic 1500 class trucks, and even then it is lacking many (old hiluxes, etc.). MUST HAVE extension that is missing a LOT of features.

Si*****, 2024-12-19

Calculations are only for the starting zip code average fuel cost. It doesn't do the correct math. It though I could drive from Maryland to North Dakota on 30 gallons of gas. LOL! Great little visual app, IF the calculations did 2 things 1. averaged cost of fuel along map route 2. did the correct math!

Ma*****, 2024-07-15

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Extension safety

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Fuel Cost for Google Maps™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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