Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Canberra Hobart

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

    Distance
    1031
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    13h 45m
    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
    25.8 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 49.46
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 49.46
    Round trip fuelAUD 98.92
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 98.92
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 49.46
    Premium: AUD 52.56
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    85.9 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 164.87
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 164.87
    Round trip fuelAUD 329.75
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 329.75
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 164.87
    Premium: AUD 175.18
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    114.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 230.14
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 230.14
    Round trip fuelAUD 460.28
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 460.28
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 219.83
    Diesel: AUD 230.14
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    206.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 414.26
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 414.26
    Round trip fuelAUD 828.51
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 828.51
    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 49AUD 247AUD 495AUD 1,088
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 165AUD 824AUD 1,649AUD 3,627
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 230AUD 1,151AUD 2,301AUD 5,063
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 414AUD 2,071AUD 4,143AUD 9,114

    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 49.46AUD 52.56AUD 49.46
    Car / SUV12AUD 164.87AUD 175.18AUD 164.87
    Van / MPV9AUD 219.83AUD 230.14AUD 230.14
    Lorry5AUD 414.26AUD 414.26

    "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

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    One-way cost (Regular + toll)
    AUD 164.87
    22 trips/month
    AUD 3,627
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Canberra to Hobart

    How far is Canberra to Hobart?

    The highway distance from Canberra to Hobart is approximately 1031 km. The estimated driving time is 13h 45m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 85.9 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 164.87.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 206.2 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 414.26 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Canberra 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 Canberra to Hobart?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 25.8 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 49.46, 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 114.6 litres, costing AUD 230.14 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 230.14.

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