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Last updated: May 2026 · New Jersey IFTA rates current for 2Q 2026
New Jersey · 56.1¢/gal · High Tax State

New Jersey IFTA Calculator 2026 — Diesel Tax Rate & Filing

New Jersey diesel tax rate is 56.1¢ per gallon for 2026. Calculate your IFTA fuel tax for New Jersey routes and compare neighboring state rates.

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New Jersey IFTA Rates & Trucking Overview 2026

New Jersey's effective diesel rate of 56.1¢/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 56.1¢/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.
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New Jersey Quick Reference

New Jersey diesel tax 2026→56.1¢/gal
Fuel strategy→❌ Minimize fueling
Delaware 22.0 ✅→¢
Pennsylvania→74.1¢ ❌
New York→46.1¢ ↑
Connecticut→49.2¢ ↑

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.

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