Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Brisbane Hobart

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Brisbane to Hobart? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Australia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    2147
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    28h 38m
    highway est.
    Toll
    AUD 0.00
    one-way est.
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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.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    53.7 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 103.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 103.00
    Round trip fuelAUD 206.00
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 206.00
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 103.00
    Premium: AUD 109.44
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    178.9 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 343.34
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 343.34
    Round trip fuelAUD 686.68
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 686.68
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 343.34
    Premium: AUD 364.81
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    238.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 479.26
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 479.26
    Round trip fuelAUD 958.52
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 958.52
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 457.79
    Diesel: AUD 479.26
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    429.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 862.66
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 862.66
    Round trip fuelAUD 1725.33
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1725.33
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    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).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Regular
    AUD 103AUD 515AUD 1,030AUD 2,266
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 343AUD 1,717AUD 3,433AUD 7,554
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 479AUD 2,396AUD 4,793AUD 10,544
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 863AUD 4,313AUD 8,627AUD 18,979

    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.

    Vehiclekm/LRegularPremiumDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40AUD 103.00AUD 109.44AUD 103.00
    Car / SUV12AUD 343.34AUD 364.81AUD 343.34
    Van / MPV9AUD 457.79AUD 479.26AUD 479.26
    Lorry5AUD 862.66AUD 862.66

    "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

    Standard unleaded
    AUD 1.92
    Regular
    Most passenger cars
    Higher octane petrol
    AUD 2.04
    Premium
    Passenger and fleet vehicles
    On-road diesel
    AUD 2.01
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: 21 May 2026. Prices are sourced from ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

    Your estimate

    One-way cost (Regular + toll)
    AUD 343.34
    22 trips/month
    AUD 7,554
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Brisbane to Hobart

    How far is Brisbane to Hobart?

    The highway distance from Brisbane to Hobart is approximately 2147 km. The estimated driving time is 28h 38m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Brisbane to Hobart?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 178.9 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 343.34.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Brisbane to Hobart?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 429.4 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 862.66 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Brisbane to Hobart?

    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 Hobart?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 53.7 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 103.00, 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 238.6 litres, costing AUD 479.26 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 479.26.

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