US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Chicago → New York City
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Chicago to New York City? 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 154 | USD 771 | USD 1,541 | USD 3,391 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 514 | USD 2,569 | USD 5,137 | USD 11,302 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 860 | USD 4,301 | USD 8,603 | USD 18,926 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 1,548 | USD 7,742 | USD 15,485 | USD 34,066 |
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 154.12 | USD 173.96 | — | — | USD 154.12 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 513.73 | USD 579.86 | — | — | USD 513.73 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 684.97 | — | — | USD 860.26 | USD 860.26 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 1548.47 | USD 1548.47 |
"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: Chicago to New York City
How far is Chicago to New York City?
The highway distance from Chicago to New York City is approximately 1373 km. The estimated driving time is 18h 18m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Chicago to New York City?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 114.4 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 513.73.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Chicago to New York City?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 274.6 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 1548.47 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Chicago to New York City?
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 Chicago to New York City?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 34.3 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 154.12, 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 152.6 litres, costing USD 860.26 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 860.26.
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