3-ton to 10-ton
Lorry Fuel Cost: Darwin → Melbourne
Detailed fuel breakdown for a lorry (3-ton to 10-ton) on the Darwin–Melbourne highway route. Prices as of 21 May 2026.
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Fuel Type Breakdown
One-way fuel cost by fuel type for this lorry on the Darwin–Melbourne route.
Round Trip Cost
Darwin → Melbourne → Darwin
Monthly Fuel Cost
Estimated monthly fuel spend for this lorry running this route at different frequencies. Toll not included.
| Trips / month | Fuel cost | Fuel + toll est. AUD 0.00 toll/trip |
|---|---|---|
| 1×/month | AUD 1,518 | AUD 1,518 |
| 5×/month | AUD 7,588 | AUD 7,588 |
| 10×/month | AUD 15,176 | AUD 15,176 |
| 22×/month | AUD 33,387 | AUD 33,387 |
Common Questions: Lorry on Darwin to Melbourne
How much fuel does a lorry use from Darwin to Melbourne?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L uses approximately 755.4 litres of Diesel for this 3777 km route.
What is the lorry fuel cost from Darwin to Melbourne?
At today's Diesel price of AUD 2.01/L, the one-way fuel cost is AUD 1517.60. Including the estimated AUD 0.00 toll, the total one-way trip cost is AUD 1517.60.
What is the round trip fuel cost for a lorry on this route?
A round trip from Darwin to Melbourne and back costs AUD 3035.20 in fuel plus AUD 0.00 in toll, for a total of AUD 3035.20.
How much does a lorry spend monthly on the Darwin–Melbourne route?
Running this route 22 times per month (daily), a lorry spends approximately AUD 33,387 on fuel alone. For 10 trips/month, that's AUD 15,176.
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