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Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cities are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The United States has 11 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Miami, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Kansas City, and Boston. Mexico and Canada each host additional venues.

MetLife Stadium (New York/NJ) — 82,500 capacity
SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) — 70,240 capacity
AT&T Stadium (Dallas) — 80,000 capacity
NRG Stadium (Houston) — 72,220 capacity
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) — 71,000 capacity
Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) — 69,176 capacity
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami) — 64,767 capacity
Lumen Field (Seattle) — 68,740 capacity
Levi's Stadium (San Francisco) — 68,500 capacity
Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) — 76,416 capacity
Gillette Stadium (Boston) — 65,878 capacity

How much does a World Cup road trip across the US cost?

A multi-city World Cup road trip typically costs $1,500 to $5,000+ per person depending on the number of cities, hotel tier, and vehicle efficiency. Gas alone for a coast-to-coast route averages $300-$600. Budget hotels run $80/night while premium options cost $250+/night per room.

Gas: $300-$600 for a multi-city route (at 28 MPG, $3.18/gal)
Hotels: $80-$250/night depending on tier
Food: ~$50/person/day average
Match tickets: $50-$300+ per game (not included in calculator)
Splitting costs with 2-4 travelers reduces per-person cost significantly

What is the longest drive between World Cup host cities?

The longest drive between US host cities is New York/NJ to Seattle at roughly 2,850 miles (about 43 hours of driving). The longest southern route is Miami to Los Angeles at approximately 2,750 miles. The shortest hop is New York/NJ to Philadelphia at about 95 miles.

NY to Seattle: ~2,850 miles (43 hrs)
Miami to LA: ~2,750 miles (41 hrs)
Miami to Seattle: ~3,300 miles (48 hrs)
NY to Philadelphia: ~95 miles (1.7 hrs)
Dallas to Houston: ~240 miles (3.6 hrs)

How should I plan my World Cup road trip route?

Start by picking your home base or starting city, then select the host cities with matches you want to attend. Plan a logical loop to minimize backtracking. Allow 2 days per city for sightseeing and match attendance. Budget rest days for drives over 8 hours.

Check the match schedule before planning your route
Group nearby cities: NY-Philly-Boston or Dallas-Houston-KC
Allow 2 days minimum per city for the match plus sightseeing
Budget rest days for drives exceeding 8 hours
Consider flying for coast-to-coast legs (Seattle to Miami, etc.)

How do I calculate gas cost for a road trip?

Gas Cost = (Total Miles / Vehicle MPG) x Price Per Gallon. For example, a 1,000-mile trip in a car getting 28 MPG with gas at $3.18/gallon costs (1,000 / 28) x $3.18 = $113.57. Add 10-15% for city driving and detours.

Formula: (Miles / MPG) x $/Gallon = Gas Cost
Average US gas price: ~$3.18/gallon (Feb 2026)
Average car MPG: 25-30 for sedans, 20-25 for SUVs
Add 10-15% to estimate for city driving and detours
Splitting gas among travelers cuts per-person cost

Example Calculations

1East Coast Loop: NY → Philly → Atlanta → Miami

Inputs

Starting CityNew York/NJ

Cities to VisitPhiladelphia, Atlanta, Miami

Vehicle MPG28

Gas Price$3.18/gal

Travelers2

Hotel BudgetMid-Range ($150/night)

Days per City2

Result

Total Trip Cost$1,698

Total Miles1,745

Gas Cost$198

Hotel Cost$900

Food Cost$600

Per Person$849

A 3-city East Coast route covering 1,745 miles. The NY to Philly leg is only 111 miles, making it an easy day trip before heading south to Atlanta (863 mi) and Miami (772 mi).

2Texas Triangle: Dallas → Houston → Kansas City

Inputs

Starting CityDallas

Cities to VisitHouston, Kansas City

Vehicle MPG25

Gas Price$2.90/gal

Travelers4

Hotel BudgetBudget ($80/night)

Days per City2

Result

Total Trip Cost$1,253

Total Miles1,148

Gas Cost$133

Hotel Cost$320

Food Cost$800

Per Person$313

A budget-friendly central US triangle covering 1,148 miles. With 4 travelers splitting gas and hotel costs, each person pays around $313 for the entire trip.

3Cross-Country Epic: LA → SF → Seattle → KC → Dallas → Houston → Atlanta → Miami → Philly → NY → Boston

Inputs

Starting CityLos Angeles

Cities to VisitAll 10 other US host cities

Vehicle MPG28

Gas Price$3.18/gal

Travelers2

Hotel BudgetMid-Range ($150/night)

Days per City2

Result

Total Trip Cost$5,853

Total Miles7,515

Gas Cost$853

Hotel Cost$3,000

Food Cost$2,000

Per Person$2,927

Drive Hours~137 hrs

The ultimate World Cup road trip hitting all 11 US host cities. At 7,500+ miles, this is a 20+ day adventure requiring careful planning and rest days between long drives.

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Formulas Used

Gas Cost Formula

Gas Cost = (Total Miles / MPG) x Price Per Gallon

Calculates total fuel expense based on trip distance, vehicle fuel efficiency, and current gas prices.

Where:

Total Miles= Sum of all driving distances between cities on your route

MPG= Your vehicle's miles per gallon fuel efficiency

Price Per Gallon= Current average gas price in dollars

Haversine Distance Formula

d = 2r x arcsin(sqrt(sin²((lat2-lat1)/2) + cos(lat1) x cos(lat2) x sin²((lon2-lon1)/2)))

Calculates the straight-line (great circle) distance between two GPS coordinates on Earth. Multiplied by 1.3 road factor to estimate actual driving distance.

Where:

r= Earth's radius (3,959 miles)

lat1, lat2= Latitude of origin and destination in radians

lon1, lon2= Longitude of origin and destination in radians

1.3= Road factor to convert straight-line to estimated driving distance

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Planning Your 2026 FIFA World Cup Road Trip

Host City Routes and Driving Distances

The 11 US host cities for FIFA 2026 span 3,300 miles from Miami to Seattle, with the shortest hop being just 95 miles from New York/NJ to Philadelphia. Planning an efficient loop through these venues can cut total driving distance by 30–40% compared to a random order, saving $100–$250 in fuel alone.

Regional clusters simplify route planning. The East Coast corridor (Boston–New York–Philadelphia) covers only 310 miles total, while the Texas Triangle (Dallas–Houston–Kansas City) adds roughly 1,150 miles. Use the road trip gas calculator to price individual legs before committing to a route.

Cross-country legs between clusters require strategic rest days. The Dallas-to-Atlanta drive is 780 miles (12 hours), while Seattle to San Francisco is 810 miles (13 hours). Budget one rest day for every drive exceeding 8 hours to arrive alert for match day.

Gas costs estimated at $3.18/gal average, 28 MPG sedan
Route Leg	Miles	Drive Time	Gas Cost (28 MPG)
NY/NJ → Philadelphia	95 mi	1.7 hrs	$11
Dallas → Houston	240 mi	3.6 hrs	$27
Atlanta → Miami	662 mi	10 hrs	$75
LA → San Francisco	382 mi	6 hrs	$43
Seattle → San Francisco	810 mi	13 hrs	$92
NY/NJ → Seattle	2,850 mi	43 hrs	$324

How the Haversine Formula Estimates Driving Distance

The Haversine formula calculates the great-circle distance between two GPS coordinates on Earth’s surface using a radius of 3,959 miles. A straight line from New York (40.8°N) to Los Angeles (34.0°N) yields 2,446 miles, but actual roads wind through terrain, adding roughly 30% more distance.

This calculator multiplies each Haversine result by a 1.3× road factor to approximate real driving mileage. For example, the Haversine distance from Dallas to Miami is 1,100 miles; applying the 1.3× factor gives 1,430 estimated driving miles, within 3% of Google Maps’ 1,390-mile route.

Accuracy varies by terrain. The factor works well for interstate-connected cities but underestimates mountain routes (I-70 through the Rockies) by up to 10%. For the most precise estimate, cross-check long mountain legs with the trip cost calculator.

1
Convert coordinates to radians
Multiply latitude and longitude in degrees by π/180. New York: 40.8° = 0.712 rad, -74.1° = -1.293 rad.
2
Apply the Haversine formula
Compute a = sin²(Δlat/2) + cos(lat1) × cos(lat2) × sin²(Δlon/2), then d = 2 × 3959 × arcsin(√a).
3
Multiply by road factor
Driving distance ≈ Haversine distance × 1.3. This accounts for highway routing, terrain, and detours.
4
Calculate fuel cost
Gas Cost = (Driving Miles / MPG) × $/gallon. A 1,000-mile leg at 28 MPG and $3.18/gal = $113.57.

Budget Breakdown by Trip Size

A 3-city East Coast loop (NY–Philly–Boston) costs approximately $950 per person for 2 travelers over 6 days, with gas at just $55 and hotels making up 63% of the total. The same trip with 4 travelers drops to $575 per person because gas and hotel costs split further.

Mid-range trips covering 5–6 cities typically run $1,500–$2,500 per person depending on hotel tier. Budget travelers using $80/night rooms and splitting gas 4 ways can hit all 11 cities for under $1,800 each, while mid-range solo travelers should expect $4,000–$5,000.

Food averages $50/person/day across US host cities, though stadium-area dining in New York or Los Angeles can push that to $70–$80. Use the fuel cost calculator to dial in gas estimates for each leg of your specific route.

Mid-range hotels ($150/night), $50/day food, 28 MPG vehicle
Trip Type	Cities	Days	Cost/Person (2 travelers)
Weekend Hop	2–3	4–6	$475–$950
Regional Loop	4–6	8–12	$1,200–$2,500
Cross-Country	7–9	14–18	$2,000–$3,500
All 11 Cities	11	20–25	$2,900–$5,000

Tip: Splitting costs among 4 travelers cuts per-person expenses by 35–45% compared to traveling as a duo.

Stadium Capacities and Match-Day Planning

MetLife Stadium in New York/NJ holds 82,500 fans—the largest 2026 venue—while Hard Rock Stadium in Miami seats 64,767, the smallest US host. Larger stadiums generally offer more affordable tickets because supply is higher, with MetLife group-stage seats expected at $50–$150 versus $80–$250 at smaller venues.

Parking at host stadiums ranges from $20 (Arrowhead in Kansas City) to $60+ (SoFi in LA and MetLife). Many venues offer park-and-ride shuttles for $10–$15 round trip that skip traffic delays of 60–90 minutes common after matches. AT&T Stadium in Dallas has 12,000 on-site parking spaces, while Lumen Field in Seattle has only 1,800 and relies heavily on public transit.

Arrive at least 3 hours before kickoff for security screening and the fan festival. FIFA fan zones typically open 4–5 hours before the match and offer food, entertainment, and merchandise at 20–30% lower prices than inside the stadium.

Parking costs are estimates based on 2024–2025 event pricing
Stadium	City	Capacity	Parking Cost
MetLife Stadium	New York/NJ	82,500	$40–$60
AT&T Stadium	Dallas	80,000	$30–$50
Arrowhead Stadium	Kansas City	76,416	$20–$35
NRG Stadium	Houston	72,220	$25–$45
SoFi Stadium	Los Angeles	70,240	$40–$60
Hard Rock Stadium	Miami	64,767	$30–$50

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