How Much Gas Does It Cost to Drive NYC to Washington DC?
The New York to Washington DC drive is about 225 miles — see your total fuel cost based on your car's MPG.
How to use this tool
- Enter the trip distance (decide one-way or round-trip).
- Enter your vehicle's average MPG.
- Enter the price of gas per gallon.
- Enter how many people are splitting the cost.
- Read total cost, gallons, cost per person, and cost per mile.
Find out how much you'll spend on gas driving from New York City to Washington DC with your vehicle's fuel economy.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I calculate gas cost for a trip?
- Divide the trip distance by your car's MPG to get gallons needed, then multiply by the price per gallon. For a 600-mile trip at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal, that's 20 gallons × $3.50 = $70.
- Should I use city or highway MPG?
- Use highway MPG for road trips, since most miles are at steady highway speeds. City MPG would overstate fuel use. Your real-world average may differ from the EPA rating.
- Does this include the return trip?
- Only if you enter the round-trip distance. If you enter a one-way distance and plan to return, double it before calculating.