Worth the delivery?

Should you just go get it?

Compare the real cost of driving to pick up your order against delivery fees, markup, and tip. Adjust anything โ€” it recalculates instantly.

Pick it up
Picking up saves you $8.36
Your drive

Measured in L/100km.

$

Tires, brakes, oil, depreciation โ€” a user-adjustable estimate, not a claim.

The delivery bill
$
$

In-app menu prices run 15โ€“30% higher, plus service fees.

$
Pickup cost
$4.13
Fuel$2.33
Wear & tear$1.80
Delivery cost
$12.49
Delivery fee$3.99
Service + markup$4.50
Tip$4.00
Break-even distance
18.1 km

Beyond 18.1 km one-way, delivery is the cheaper option.

Order delivery twice a week?

That premium adds up to $869.34/year you could keep.

Pickup
$4.13
Delivery
$12.49
You keep
$8.36
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Common questions

Is food delivery worth it?

It depends on distance and fees. Once you add up the delivery fee, service fees, in-app menu markup, and tip, the real delivery premium is often $10โ€“18 per order. Driving to pick up costs fuel plus wear-and-tear. This calculator compares both and gives you a break-even distance.

How much does it really cost to drive to pick up my order?

More than just gas. Fuel is one part; tires, brakes, oil, and depreciation add roughly $0.10โ€“$0.25 per kilometre. For a short round trip that's usually a few dollars โ€” still far less than a typical delivery premium.

What is the break-even distance for delivery vs pickup?

It's the one-way distance where your driving cost equals the total delivery cost. Beyond that distance, delivery is the cheaper option. The calculator computes it from your fuel economy, fuel price, and wear-and-tear estimate.