US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Boston → Washington, DC
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Boston to Washington, DC? 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 85 | USD 427 | USD 853 | USD 1,877 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 284 | USD 1,422 | USD 2,844 | USD 6,256 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 476 | USD 2,381 | USD 4,762 | USD 10,476 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 857 | USD 4,286 | USD 8,571 | USD 18,857 |
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 85.31 | USD 96.29 | — | — | USD 85.31 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 284.37 | USD 320.97 | — | — | USD 284.37 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 379.16 | — | — | USD 476.18 | USD 476.18 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 857.13 | USD 857.13 |
"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 Washington, DC
How far is Boston to Washington, DC?
The highway distance from Boston to Washington, DC is approximately 760 km. The estimated driving time is 10h 8m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Boston to Washington, DC?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 63.3 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 284.37.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Boston to Washington, DC?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 152.0 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 857.13 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Boston to Washington, DC?
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 Washington, DC?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 19.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 85.31, 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 84.4 litres, costing USD 476.18 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 476.18.
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