# Trucking Cost Per Mile in New Hampshire (NH)

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

> In New Hampshire, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.85/mi (cargo van) to $1.96/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.70/gallon and a 23.8¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in New Hampshire

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.85 | $0.21 | $155 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.11 | $0.23 | $248 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.55 | $0.37 | $234 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.96 | $0.54 | $287 | $1.75–$2.45 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the New Hampshire 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) | $0.85 | +$0.46 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.11 | +$0.08 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.55 | +$1.55 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.96 | +$1.39 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.96 | +$2.37 |

## New Hampshire operating context

New Hampshire has no state income tax or sales tax, making it attractive for owner-operators. The state's small geography limits in-state mileage, but proximity to the Boston metro creates lane opportunities along I-93.

## New Hampshire cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In New Hampshire, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.85/mi for a cargo van to $1.96/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.70/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 New Hampshire?**

A cargo van costs about $0.85 per mile to operate in New Hampshire in 2026 — roughly $0.21/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $155/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 New Hampshire?**

A sprinter costs about $1.11 per mile to operate in New Hampshire in 2026 — roughly $0.23/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $248/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 New Hampshire?**

A box truck costs about $1.55 per mile to operate in New Hampshire in 2026 — roughly $0.37/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $234/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 New Hampshire?**

A semi costs about $1.96 per mile to operate in New Hampshire in 2026 — roughly $0.54/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $287/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

**Which truck type is cheapest to operate in New Hampshire?**

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in New Hampshire at about $0.85/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 New Hampshire?**

New Hampshire charges 23.8¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — near the national average. That is built into the $3.70/gallon pump price used in these New Hampshire cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in Maine](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/maine)
- [Cost per mile in Massachusetts](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/massachusetts)
- [Cost per mile in Vermont](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/vermont)