US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Indianapolis → New York City
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Indianapolis 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 140 | USD 698 | USD 1,395 | USD 3,070 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 465 | USD 2,325 | USD 4,651 | USD 10,232 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 779 | USD 3,894 | USD 7,788 | USD 17,134 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 1,402 | USD 7,009 | USD 14,019 | USD 30,841 |
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 139.53 | USD 157.49 | — | — | USD 139.53 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 465.09 | USD 524.96 | — | — | USD 465.09 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 620.12 | — | — | USD 778.81 | USD 778.81 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 1401.86 | USD 1401.86 |
"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: Indianapolis to New York City
How far is Indianapolis to New York City?
The highway distance from Indianapolis to New York City is approximately 1243 km. The estimated driving time is 16h 34m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Indianapolis to New York City?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 103.6 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 465.09.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Indianapolis to New York City?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 248.6 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 1401.86 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to New York City?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 31.1 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 139.53, 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 138.1 litres, costing USD 778.81 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 778.81.
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