Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Hobart Newcastle

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

    Distance
    1408
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    18h 46m
    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
    35.2 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 67.55
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 67.55
    Round trip fuelAUD 135.10
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 135.10
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 67.55
    Premium: AUD 71.77
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    117.3 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 225.16
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 225.16
    Round trip fuelAUD 450.33
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 450.33
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 225.16
    Premium: AUD 239.24
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    156.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 314.30
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 314.30
    Round trip fuelAUD 628.59
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 628.59
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 300.22
    Diesel: AUD 314.30
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    281.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 565.73
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 565.73
    Round trip fuelAUD 1131.47
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1131.47
    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 68AUD 338AUD 675AUD 1,486
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 225AUD 1,126AUD 2,252AUD 4,954
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 314AUD 1,571AUD 3,143AUD 6,915
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 566AUD 2,829AUD 5,657AUD 12,446

    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 67.55AUD 71.77AUD 67.55
    Car / SUV12AUD 225.16AUD 239.24AUD 225.16
    Van / MPV9AUD 300.22AUD 314.30AUD 314.30
    Lorry5AUD 565.73AUD 565.73

    "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 225.16
    22 trips/month
    AUD 4,954
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Hobart to Newcastle

    How far is Hobart to Newcastle?

    The highway distance from Hobart to Newcastle is approximately 1408 km. The estimated driving time is 18h 46m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 117.3 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 225.16.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 281.6 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 565.73 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Hobart to Newcastle?

    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 Hobart to Newcastle?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 35.2 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 67.55, 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 156.4 litres, costing AUD 314.30 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 314.30.

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