US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Boston → Los Angeles
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Boston to Los Angeles? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United States fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of May 11, 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Regular | USD 562 | USD 2,808 | USD 5,617 | USD 12,357 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 1,872 | USD 9,362 | USD 18,723 | USD 41,191 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 3,135 | USD 15,676 | USD 31,353 | USD 68,976 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 5,644 | USD 28,218 | USD 56,435 | USD 124,157 |
Add USD 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Midgrade | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | USD 561.70 | USD 634.01 | — | — | USD 561.70 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 1872.33 | USD 2113.36 | — | — | USD 1872.33 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 2496.44 | — | — | USD 3135.28 | USD 3135.28 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 5643.51 | USD 5643.51 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in United States
EIA weekly retail fuel prices used in all calculations above
Last updated: May 11, 2026. Prices are sourced from EIA weekly retail fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Boston to Los Angeles
How far is Boston to Los Angeles?
The highway distance from Boston to Los Angeles is approximately 5004 km. The estimated driving time is 66h 43m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Boston to Los Angeles?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 417.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 1872.33.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Boston to Los Angeles?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 1000.8 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 5643.51 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Boston to Los Angeles?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately USD 0.00. US tolls are state- and corridor-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages point to FHWA toll-facility references.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Boston to Los Angeles?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 125.1 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 561.70, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 556.0 litres, costing USD 3135.28 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 3135.28.
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