Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Brisbane → Darwin
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Brisbane to Darwin? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Australia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 21 May 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Regular | AUD 164 | AUD 820 | AUD 1,639 | AUD 3,606 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 546 | AUD 2,732 | AUD 5,464 | AUD 12,022 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 763 | AUD 3,814 | AUD 7,628 | AUD 16,781 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 1,373 | AUD 6,865 | AUD 13,730 | AUD 30,205 |
Add AUD 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | AUD 163.93 | AUD 174.18 | — | AUD 163.93 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 546.44 | AUD 580.61 | — | AUD 546.44 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 728.58 | — | AUD 762.75 | AUD 762.75 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 1372.95 | AUD 1372.95 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in Australia
ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring used in all calculations above
Last updated: 21 May 2026. Prices are sourced from ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring.
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Common Questions: Brisbane to Darwin
How far is Brisbane to Darwin?
The highway distance from Brisbane to Darwin is approximately 3417 km. The estimated driving time is 45h 34m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Brisbane to Darwin?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 284.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 546.44.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Brisbane to Darwin?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 683.4 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 1372.95 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Brisbane to Darwin?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately AUD 0.00. Australia tolls are operator- and corridor-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages link to Linkt toll pricing references.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Brisbane to Darwin?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 85.4 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 163.93, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 379.7 litres, costing AUD 762.75 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 762.75.
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