Toll of Commuting: How much would Santa’s global commute cost? News 12 crunches the numbers
While Santa’s magic makes it look easy, if he had to pay out of pocket for his Christmas commute, the cost would be anything but nice.
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He’s the original holiday road warrior — covering an estimated 175 million miles in just a few hours.
While Santa’s magic makes it look easy, if he had to pay out of pocket for his Christmas commute, the cost would be anything but nice.
Start with tolls: The Turnpike alone would run about $20, but add in international bridges and congestion zones, and his sleigh could rack up more than $15,000. Feeding nine reindeer? About $5,000 in carrots.
Then there’s airspace. Overflight permits could cost another $30,000 to $40,000, and supersonic speed means maintenance — roughly $10,000 if you can find a mechanic who works on magic.
Add it all up, and Santa’s global commute could top $75,000 in one night. Thankfully, the only thing he charges is cookies and milk.
