Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Canberra Sunshine Coast

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

    Distance
    1236
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    16h 29m
    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
    30.9 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 59.30
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 59.30
    Round trip fuelAUD 118.59
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 118.59
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 59.30
    Premium: AUD 63.01
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    103.0 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 197.66
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 197.66
    Round trip fuelAUD 395.31
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 395.31
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 197.66
    Premium: AUD 210.02
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    137.3 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 275.90
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 275.90
    Round trip fuelAUD 551.81
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 551.81
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 263.54
    Diesel: AUD 275.90
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    247.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 496.62
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 496.62
    Round trip fuelAUD 993.25
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 993.25
    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 59AUD 296AUD 593AUD 1,305
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 198AUD 988AUD 1,977AUD 4,348
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 276AUD 1,380AUD 2,759AUD 6,070
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 497AUD 2,483AUD 4,966AUD 10,926

    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 59.30AUD 63.01AUD 59.30
    Car / SUV12AUD 197.66AUD 210.02AUD 197.66
    Van / MPV9AUD 263.54AUD 275.90AUD 275.90
    Lorry5AUD 496.62AUD 496.62

    "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 197.66
    22 trips/month
    AUD 4,348
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Canberra to Sunshine Coast

    How far is Canberra to Sunshine Coast?

    The highway distance from Canberra to Sunshine Coast is approximately 1236 km. The estimated driving time is 16h 29m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Canberra to Sunshine Coast?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 103.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 197.66.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 247.2 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 496.62 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Canberra to Sunshine Coast?

    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 Sunshine Coast?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 30.9 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 59.30, 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 137.3 litres, costing AUD 275.90 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 275.90.

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