US Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    New York City Houston

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from New York City to Houston? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United States fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    2738
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    36h 30m
    highway est.
    Toll
    USD 0.00
    one-way est.
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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.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    68.5 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    USD 307.34
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollUSD 307.34
    Round trip fuelUSD 614.68
    Round trip fuel + tollUSD 614.68
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: USD 307.34
    Midgrade: USD 346.90
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    228.2 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    USD 1024.47
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollUSD 1024.47
    Round trip fuelUSD 2048.94
    Round trip fuel + tollUSD 2048.94
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: USD 1024.47
    Midgrade: USD 1156.35
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    304.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    USD 1715.51
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollUSD 1715.51
    Round trip fuelUSD 3431.02
    Round trip fuel + tollUSD 3431.02
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: USD 1365.96
    Diesel: USD 1715.51
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    547.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    USD 3087.92
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollUSD 3087.92
    Round trip fuelUSD 6175.83
    Round trip fuel + tollUSD 6175.83
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    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).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Regular
    USD 307USD 1,537USD 3,073USD 6,761
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    USD 1,024USD 5,122USD 10,245USD 22,538
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    USD 1,716USD 8,578USD 17,155USD 37,741
    Lorry
    Diesel
    USD 3,088USD 15,440USD 30,879USD 67,934

    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.

    Vehiclekm/LRegularMidgradePremiumDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40USD 307.34USD 346.90USD 307.34
    Car / SUV12USD 1024.47USD 1156.35USD 1024.47
    Van / MPV9USD 1365.96USD 1715.51USD 1715.51
    Lorry5USD 3087.92USD 3087.92

    "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

    Standard unleaded
    USD 4.49
    Regular
    Most passenger cars
    Higher octane gasoline
    USD 5.07
    Midgrade
    Passenger and fleet vehicles
    Premium gasoline
    USD 5.40
    Premium
    Performance and premium cars
    On-highway diesel
    USD 5.64
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: May 11, 2026. Prices are sourced from EIA weekly retail fuel prices.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

    Your estimate

    One-way cost (Regular + toll)
    USD 1024.47
    22 trips/month
    USD 22,538
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: New York City to Houston

    How far is New York City to Houston?

    The highway distance from New York City to Houston is approximately 2738 km. The estimated driving time is 36h 30m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from New York City to Houston?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 228.2 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 1024.47.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from New York City to Houston?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 547.6 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 3087.92 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from New York City to Houston?

    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 New York City to Houston?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 68.5 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 307.34, 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 304.2 litres, costing USD 1715.51 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 1715.51.

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