Gas prices by state

New York Gas Prices

Estimated current fuel and electricity prices for New York, plus monthly and annual driving cost estimates for a typical commuter.

Average pricesvs US avg $3.29/gal · +$0.16

Updated for 2026
US avg fuel prices
EV rates vary by state
Transparent assumptions

Regular

$3.45

per gallon

Premium

$4.15

per gallon

Diesel

$3.95

per gallon

Electricity

$0.22

per kWh

Estimated driving cost in New York

Monthly (1,000 mi · 27 MPG)

$128

Annual (12,000 mi)

$1533

EV monthly (1,000 mi · 3.5 mi/kWh)

$63

Key takeaway

At New York prices, switching from gas to EV saves roughly $65/month on a typical 1,000-mile driving month — about $779/year.

Switch to gas, premium or EV in the fuel cost calculator or estimate a full drive with the trip cost calculator.

How New York compares

Regular gas, $/gal — this state vs cheapest and priciest in the US.

Mississippi· cheapest$2.80

Arkansas· cheapest$2.85

Texas· cheapest$2.85

New York (this state)$3.45

US average$3.29

California· most expensive$4.65

Hawaii· most expensive$4.55

Washington· most expensive$4.20

Monthly fuel cost vs US avg: +$6

Cheapest states for gas

Most expensive states

Nearby states

Pennsylvania$3.50 Connecticut$3.30 Delaware$3.10 New Jersey$3.20 Vermont$3.30 Maryland$3.30

Commuting in New York

Estimate commute fuel cost for a typical driver in these cities.

New York Buffalo Rochester Albany Syracuse

Popular New York road trips

New York → Philadelphia95 mi New York → Albany159 mi New York → Baltimore199 mi New York → Boston225 mi New York → Washington225 mi New York → Rochester296 mi New York → Buffalo345 mi New York → Pittsburgh371 mi

Best road trips in New York → · All New York routes →

Curated picks

Popular Drives From New York

Short-distance New York routes at the state's $3.45/gal average.

All routes

Syracuse, NY → Albany, NY

147 mi · 2.4 h · ~$18 gas

Albany, NY → Providence, RI

157 mi · 2.5 h · ~$19 gas

Syracuse, NY → Rochester, NY

87 mi · 1.4 h · ~$11 gas

Rochester, NY → Buffalo, NY

79 mi · 1.3 h · ~$10 gas

How we estimate New York prices

Per-gallon prices: State-level estimates for regular, premium and diesel calibrated to recent averages.
Electricity rate: Residential per-kWh rate used for EV charging cost comparisons.
Monthly cost formula: (monthly miles ÷ MPG) × $/gal — defaults assume ~1,000 miles/month.
Local variation: City prices can swing ±$0.30/gal from state averages; taxes and refinery proximity dominate.

Sources & assumptions

EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.

We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.

FAQ

Why are New York gas prices lower than the national average?

Prices reflect local fuel taxes, refining capacity, and transport costs. New York currently averages about $3.45 per gallon of regular.

How much does it cost to drive 1,000 miles in New York?

At $3.45/gal and 27 MPG, 1,000 miles costs about $128 in fuel. Use the trip calculator for exact estimates.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV in New York?

At $0.22/kWh and 3.5 mi/kWh, 1,000 miles costs roughly $63 — typically cheaper versus gas.

How often are these prices updated?

These are rolling estimates for editorial use. Verify current prices at a local station or via AAA before fueling up.