US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Washington, DC → San Francisco
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Washington, DC 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 528 | USD 2,639 | USD 5,278 | USD 11,612 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 1,759 | USD 8,797 | USD 17,593 | USD 38,705 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 2,946 | USD 14,730 | USD 29,461 | USD 64,813 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 5,303 | USD 26,515 | USD 53,029 | USD 116,664 |
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 527.80 | USD 595.74 | — | — | USD 527.80 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 1759.33 | USD 1985.81 | — | — | USD 1759.33 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 2345.78 | — | — | USD 2946.06 | USD 2946.06 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 5302.92 | USD 5302.92 |
"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
Last updated: May 11, 2026. Prices are sourced from EIA weekly retail fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Washington, DC to San Francisco
How far is Washington, DC to San Francisco?
The highway distance from Washington, DC to San Francisco is approximately 4702 km. The estimated driving time is 62h 42m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Washington, DC to San Francisco?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 391.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 1759.33.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Washington, DC to San Francisco?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 940.4 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 5302.92 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to San Francisco?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 117.5 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 527.80, 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 522.4 litres, costing USD 2946.06 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 2946.06.
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