Mileage Calculator for Self-Employed Workers
If you are self-employed and use your own vehicle for business, you can claim 55p per mile for the first 10,000 qualifying miles in 2026/27. Enter your journey below to calculate the distance and claim value instantly.
Mileage for the self-employed
Self-employed workers — freelancers, contractors, consultants and sole traders — can use HMRC simplified mileage rates to claim for business driving without tracking actual fuel and running costs.
The rate for cars and vans in 2026/27 is 55p per mile up to 10,000 qualifying miles, then 25p. You record the total on your Self Assessment return as a business expense, which lowers your taxable profit and your tax bill.
Common qualifying journeys
- Client and customer meetings
- Site visits and surveys
- Picking up supplies or materials for a job
- Delivering products to customers
- Attending training or trade shows
Worked example
A few client visits a month like this can add up to a meaningful tax saving over a year.
A consultant visiting a client
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Quick Mileage Calculator
Enter two locations to instantly calculate your driving distance and mileage allowance. Free — no sign-up required.
IRS official rate of $0.76 per mile, applied to every mile of this journey.
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