# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Maryland (MD)

Source: https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/maryland

> In Maryland, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.86/mi (cargo van) to $1.97/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.65/gallon and a 42.2¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Maryland

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.86 | $0.20 | $269 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.13 | $0.23 | $430 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.56 | $0.36 | $405 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.97 | $0.54 | $495 | $1.75–$2.45 |

## What loads pay vs. cost in Maryland (2026-Q2)

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Maryland operating cost. Rate figures are network-wide averages; per-state signals are noted below. Margins are gross, before your own pay.

| Equipment | Avg load rate | Per-load median (p25–p75) | Operating cost | Gross margin/mi |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cargo Van | $1.31 | $1.53 ($1.16–$2.25) | $0.86 | +$0.45 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.13 | +$0.07 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.56 | +$1.53 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.97 | +$1.38 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.97 | +$2.35 |

## Maryland operating context

Maryland's proximity to the Port of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., creates strong freight demand but also heavy congestion on I-95 and I-695. Toll facilities on the Bay Bridge and Fort McHenry Tunnel add per-trip costs.

## Maryland cost-per-mile FAQs

**How much does it cost per mile to run a truck in Maryland?**

In Maryland, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.86/mi for a cargo van to $1.97/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.65/gallon and state-average commercial insurance. Your exact cost depends on utilization, financing, and how much you deadhead.

**What is the cost per mile for a cargo van in Maryland?**

A cargo van costs about $0.86 per mile to operate in Maryland in 2026 — roughly $0.20/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $269/month. That sits within the national cargo van benchmark of $0.72–$1.05/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a sprinter in Maryland?**

A sprinter costs about $1.13 per mile to operate in Maryland in 2026 — roughly $0.23/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $430/month. That sits within the national sprinter benchmark of $0.95–$1.35/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a box truck in Maryland?**

A box truck costs about $1.56 per mile to operate in Maryland in 2026 — roughly $0.36/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $405/month. That sits within the national box truck benchmark of $1.35–$1.90/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a semi in Maryland?**

A semi costs about $1.97 per mile to operate in Maryland in 2026 — roughly $0.54/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $495/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

**Which truck type is cheapest to operate in Maryland?**

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Maryland at about $0.86/mi, thanks to better fuel economy and lower insurance. Larger equipment earns more revenue per load but carries a higher cost per mile.

**What is the diesel fuel tax in Maryland?**

Maryland charges 42.2¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — one of the highest diesel tax rates in the country. That is built into the $3.65/gallon pump price used in these Maryland cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in Delaware](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/delaware)
- [Cost per mile in Pennsylvania](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/pennsylvania)
- [Cost per mile in West Virginia](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/west-virginia)
- [Cost per mile in Virginia](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/virginia)