US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Philadelphia → San Francisco
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Philadelphia to San Francisco? 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 546 | USD 2,728 | USD 5,455 | USD 12,002 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 1,818 | USD 9,092 | USD 18,185 | USD 40,006 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 3,045 | USD 15,225 | USD 30,451 | USD 66,991 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 5,481 | USD 27,406 | USD 54,811 | USD 120,584 |
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 545.54 | USD 615.76 | — | — | USD 545.54 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 1818.45 | USD 2052.54 | — | — | USD 1818.45 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 2424.60 | — | — | USD 3045.06 | USD 3045.06 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 5481.11 | USD 5481.11 |
"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: Philadelphia to San Francisco
How far is Philadelphia to San Francisco?
The highway distance from Philadelphia to San Francisco is approximately 4860 km. The estimated driving time is 64h 48m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 405.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 1818.45.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 972.0 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 5481.11 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
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 Philadelphia to San Francisco?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 121.5 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 545.54, 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 540.0 litres, costing USD 3045.06 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 3045.06.
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