How many miles is Houston to New York by truck?

1,647 miles on truck-legal roads (about 25h 54m of driving), crossing 12 states. The biggest legs: Virginia (324 mi), Louisiana (256 mi), Alabama (243 mi). Per-state miles come from the routing provider's state-line splits — the same jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction method IFTA returns are built on.

How much fuel tax does the Houston to New York run generate?

About $91.56 at 80,000 lbs and 6.5 MPG, using the official IFTA matrix for 2026 Q3. You pay it at the pump and settle the balance on the quarterly return — this is what the trip adds to your quarter across the states it touches.

Which weight-distance taxes apply between Houston and New York?

New York HUT: 20 miles at this weight ≈ $1.06 (own state account and return — IRP and IFTA don't cover it).

Can I run Houston to New York without IRP and IFTA?

Yes — with per-trip permits in each state that requires them. For this route the flat published fees add up to $481.75. That's the per-run price of not being apportioned; a few runs a year and apportioning usually wins.

Are these figures official?

The rates are: the IFTA quarterly matrix, each weight-distance state's published schedule, and permit fees from state agency sources with verification dates. The totals are estimates for a standard 80,000-lb 5-axle dry van — your weight, MPG and exact routing move them. Not legal or tax advice.

Houston to New York trucking: miles, taxes & permits

By TruePermitReviewed by the TruePermit compliance teamRoute computed 2026-09-05

Houston, TX → New York, NY: 1,647 miles on truck-legal roads, about 25h 54m of driving, across 12 states. At 80,000 lbs the run generates $92.62 in government obligations — fuel tax and weight-distance taxes — before the fuel itself or tolls.

Miles and fuel tax by state

State	Miles	IFTA fuel tax (6.5 MPG)
Virginia	324	$23.46
Louisiana	256	$7.88
Alabama	243	$11.60
Tennessee	227	$9.43
Mississippi	172	$6.34
Pennsylvania	166	$18.97
Texas	113	$3.46
New Jersey	66	$5.69
West Virginia	26	$1.43
Georgia	23	$1.30
New York	20	$1.14
Maryland	12	$0.86
Route total	1,647	$91.56

Official IFTA matrix, 2026 Q3; per-gallon surcharges included where levied. Fuel tax is settled at the pump plus the quarterly return — this is the trip's total burden.

Weight-distance taxes on this route

New York HUT — 20 mi × 5.46¢/mi$1.06

Owed on the miles whether or not you hold IRP/IFTA — each is its own state account with its own return. The linked calculators price your exact weight.

Running it without IRP / IFTA

Not apportioned? Every state on the route sells per-trip alternatives. For Houston to New York the flat published fees total $481.75 per run. That's the price of flexibility — run it monthly and apportioning wins fast. The route permit checker itemizes each state's fee.

Price your own truck on this route

These figures assume 80,000 lbs, 5 axles and 6.5 MPG. The free calculator reruns the route with your weight, MPG and credentials — and with your USDOT number it adds a live FMCSA Legal-to-Run check.

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Frequently asked

How many miles is Houston to New York by truck?: 1,647 miles on truck-legal roads (about 25h 54m of driving), crossing 12 states. The biggest legs: Virginia (324 mi), Louisiana (256 mi), Alabama (243 mi). Per-state miles come from the routing provider's state-line splits — the same jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction method IFTA returns are built on.
How much fuel tax does the Houston to New York run generate?: About $91.56 at 80,000 lbs and 6.5 MPG, using the official IFTA matrix for 2026 Q3. You pay it at the pump and settle the balance on the quarterly return — this is what the trip adds to your quarter across the states it touches.
Which weight-distance taxes apply between Houston and New York?: New York HUT: 20 miles at this weight ≈ $1.06 (own state account and return — IRP and IFTA don't cover it).
Can I run Houston to New York without IRP and IFTA?: Yes — with per-trip permits in each state that requires them. For this route the flat published fees add up to $481.75. That's the per-run price of not being apportioned; a few runs a year and apportioning usually wins.
Are these figures official?: The rates are: the IFTA quarterly matrix, each weight-distance state's published schedule, and permit fees from state agency sources with verification dates. The totals are estimates for a standard 80,000-lb 5-axle dry van — your weight, MPG and exact routing move them. Not legal or tax advice.

More route costs

Estimates for compliance planning, not filings or legal/tax advice. Mileage from a truck-profile route computed 2026-09-05; your dispatch routing will differ. Excludes fuel itself, tolls, oversize/overweight formulas and local fees. Rates change quarterly — verify with each state before you file.