Last updated: May 2026 · New Jersey IFTA rates current for Q1–Q4 2026
New Jersey · 42.1¢/gal · High Tax State
New Jersey IFTA Calculator 2026 — Diesel Tax Rate & Filing
New Jersey diesel tax rate is 42.1¢ per gallon for 2026. Calculate your IFTA fuel tax for New Jersey routes and compare neighboring state rates.
Calculate Your New Jersey IFTA Tax
Gallons consumed in New Jersey→
Net taxable gallons→
New Jersey tax rate (2026)→42.1¢/gal
Estimated New Jersey IFTA→
Positive = amount owed to New Jersey; negative = credit on your return.
New Jersey IFTA Rates & Trucking Overview 2026
New Jersey's effective diesel rate of 42.1¢/gal (including petroleum products surcharge) makes it one of the more expensive fueling states on the East Coast. However, it's still cheaper than Pennsylvania (74.1¢) and Connecticut (49.2¢) and Washington (49.4¢), meaning NJ is often the least-bad option on the Northeast Corridor. The Port of New York/New Jersey is the largest port on the East Coast and third-largest in the US.
Major New Jersey Trucking Routes
I-95 (Delaware–Newark–George Washington Bridge, Northeast Corridor), I-78 (Newark–Allentown PA), I-80 (George Washington Bridge–Delaware Water Gap–Pennsylvania), I-287 (NJ Turnpike connector), NJ Turnpike (I-95 toll road)
Delaware at 22.0¢ is 20.1¢ cheaper — the best practical alternative for southbound I-95 drivers. Pennsylvania at 74.1¢ means drivers heading west on I-78 or I-80 should absolutely fill up in NJ first. The NJ Turnpike requires E-ZPass or cash payment separate from IFTA. Exit 13A (Elizabeth/Newark port area) is one of the highest truck-volume interchanges in the US.
New Jersey IFTA — Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Jersey's IFTA diesel tax rate in 2026?
New Jersey's effective IFTA diesel rate is approximately 42.1¢/gal including all fees and surcharges. It's high but cheaper than Pennsylvania (74.1¢) to the west — fill up in NJ before entering PA on I-78 or I-80.
Who administers IFTA for New Jersey-based carriers?
New Jersey IFTA is administered by the MVC. File quarterly at nj.gov/mvc. The NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway tolls are separate from IFTA — E-ZPass reduces toll costs significantly for commercial vehicles.
Does New Jersey have a truck access route system?
Yes. New Jersey has a Designated Truck Route system — commercial vehicles over certain sizes must use designated routes in many municipalities. Violating truck route restrictions carries heavy fines. The NJDOT provides truck route maps at njtransit.nj.gov.
What makes Port Newark-Elizabeth so important?
Port Newark-Elizabeth handles over 800,000 TEUs annually and is the closest major port to Midtown Manhattan. It's the primary import gateway for consumer goods destined for the New York metro market. Drayage operations from the port to regional DCs are one of the highest-density trucking markets in the US.
Fueling tip: Delaware at 22.0¢ saves 20.1¢/gal. Pennsylvania at 74.1¢ is 32¢ more expensive. Fill completely in NJ before heading west on I-78 or I-80 into PA. Fill in DE before entering NJ from the south on I-95.