Massachusetts IFTA Calculator

Massachusetts is the economic and logistics hub of New England, anchored by the Greater Boston metro area. The Port of Boston handles significant container and break-bulk cargo. I-90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) is the primary east-west artery running from the New York border through Springfield and Worcester to Boston — it is a toll road using the E-ZPass system with per-axle charges for commercial vehicles. I-95 runs north-south along the coast from Providence through Boston to New Hampshire. I-93 runs north from Boston through the Merrimack Valley to New Hampshire. The Route 128 technology corridor generates significant LTL and expedite freight.

Massachusetts's IFTA rate of $0.240 per gallon is moderate for the Northeast — Connecticut at $0.402 and New York at $0.4395 are significantly higher. Rhode Island at $0.320 is higher. New Hampshire at $0.222 is slightly cheaper to the north. For drivers heading into Connecticut or New York from Massachusetts, topping off in Massachusetts is a sound strategy.

The Central Artery through downtown Boston has height restrictions and prohibited truck routes that catch drivers unfamiliar with the city. The Sumner and Callahan Tunnels near Logan Airport have height and weight restrictions. Commercial vehicles over certain weights are prohibited from several specific routes including portions of Route 2 and US-1 through the city — Massachusetts has an extensive network of locally prohibited truck routes that require familiarity or good GPS routing software configured for commercial vehicles.

Standard weight limits are 80,000 lbs on interstates. Massachusetts allows split loads and permits through the MassDOT permit system. Winter weather in Massachusetts is severe, with annual snowfall in Boston averaging 48 inches. For IFTA compliance, Massachusetts participates in IFTA but processes filings through the Massachusetts Department of Revenue — the online portal is called MassTaxConnect, and the system is reliable. Keep toll records separate from fuel logs since the Pike toll rates add up quickly and affect your total operating cost calculation.