US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
New York City → Philadelphia
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from New York City to Philadelphia? 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 18 | USD 88 | USD 175 | USD 385 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 58 | USD 292 | USD 584 | USD 1,284 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 98 | USD 489 | USD 977 | USD 2,150 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 176 | USD 880 | USD 1,759 | USD 3,871 |
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 17.51 | USD 19.77 | — | — | USD 17.51 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 58.37 | USD 65.88 | — | — | USD 58.37 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 77.83 | — | — | USD 97.74 | USD 97.74 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 175.94 | USD 175.94 |
"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: New York City to Philadelphia
How far is New York City to Philadelphia?
The highway distance from New York City to Philadelphia is approximately 156 km. The estimated driving time is 2h 5m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from New York City to Philadelphia?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 13.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 58.37.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from New York City to Philadelphia?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 31.2 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 175.94 one-way.
What is the toll charge from New York City to Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 3.9 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 17.51, 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 17.3 litres, costing USD 97.74 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 97.74.
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