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Moving truck gas cost from Miami, FL to Washington, DC

The drive is about 1,054 miles. In a 15 to 17 ft rental truck getting around 9 MPG, fuel comes to roughly $491 at this week’s prices.

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$/ gallon

Average of Miami and Central Atlantic prices from EIA for the week of October 19, 2026.

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MPG

Loaded rental trucks usually get 6 to 12 MPG. If the rental paperwork lists a figure for your truck, use that.

Fuel cost$491Likely $447 to $546

Compare

  • 10 to 12 ft truck$402save $89
  • 20 to 22 ft truck$553+$61
  • Towing a car$578+$87
  • Round trip$983+$491

1,054 miles at 9 MPG: 117.1 gallons, $0.47 a mile. The likely range allows for fuel economy 10% better or worse.

MiamiWashington

Routes from OSRM using© OpenStreetMap contributors data

Distance
1,054 miles
Driving days
3 at 450 mi a day
Behind the wheel
About 19 hours
Gas price used
$4.196 a gallon

Fuel cost by truck size

Based on 1,054 miles, a gas price of $4.196 and a diesel price of $6.124 a gallon. Towing a car on a trailer or dolly lowers fuel economy by about 15%.

TruckMPGGallonsFuel costTowing a car
Cargo van1666$276$325
10 to 12 ft truck1196$402$473
15 to 17 ft truck9117$491$578
20 to 22 ft truck8132$553$650
26 ft truck7151$632$743
26 ft truck (diesel)8132$807$949

The gap between the smallest and largest trucks on this route is about $355 in fuel alone, so it pays to rent only as much truck as you need.

Fuel prices at each end of the move

WhereGasDieselPrice basis
Miami, FL$4.079$5.740Miami average
Washington, DC$4.312$6.508Central Atlantic average

Gas runs about $0.23 a gallon cheaper around Miami, FL. Fill the tank before you leave Miami and stretch it as far as you safely can.

Weekly retail averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for the week of October 19, 2026. Prices along the way will vary. EIA source

Planning the drive

A loaded box truck is slower than a car on hills and safest at moderate speeds, and most drivers find 450 miles a comfortable day. That makes Miami, FL to Washington, DC a 3-day drive, so budget for hotel nights and meals on top of fuel. The rental itself and any per-mile fees are charged separately from fuel.

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