BTW, I'm probably not alone in NOT charging extra for gigs* that involve extra travel -- though I will sometimes offer price breaks to those who book my less-often-demanded spots, if it's a low-budget facility.    I basically charge what the traffic will bear (which isn't a lot in the case of nursing homes and senior centers) and average out the costs. But if I didn't have to travel as much or at horrible traffic times, I'd be able to charge less (or I'd have a better bottom line).



*I call them "gigs" usually, even though most are only 1 hour, because it's easier and less awkward/formal than saying "engagements" or "paid music program." YMMV