Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Mackay Bendigo

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

    Distance
    2160
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    28h 48m
    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
    54.0 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 103.63
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 103.63
    Round trip fuelAUD 207.25
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 207.25
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 103.63
    Premium: AUD 110.11
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    180.0 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 345.42
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 345.42
    Round trip fuelAUD 690.84
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 690.84
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 345.42
    Premium: AUD 367.02
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    240.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 482.16
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 482.16
    Round trip fuelAUD 964.32
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 964.32
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 460.56
    Diesel: AUD 482.16
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    432.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 867.89
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 867.89
    Round trip fuelAUD 1735.78
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1735.78
    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 104AUD 518AUD 1,036AUD 2,280
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 345AUD 1,727AUD 3,454AUD 7,599
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 482AUD 2,411AUD 4,822AUD 10,608
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 868AUD 4,339AUD 8,679AUD 19,094

    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 103.63AUD 110.11AUD 103.63
    Car / SUV12AUD 345.42AUD 367.02AUD 345.42
    Van / MPV9AUD 460.56AUD 482.16AUD 482.16
    Lorry5AUD 867.89AUD 867.89

    "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 345.42
    22 trips/month
    AUD 7,599
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Mackay to Bendigo

    How far is Mackay to Bendigo?

    The highway distance from Mackay to Bendigo is approximately 2160 km. The estimated driving time is 28h 48m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Mackay to Bendigo?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 180.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 345.42.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Mackay to Bendigo?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 432.0 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 867.89 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Mackay to Bendigo?

    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 Mackay to Bendigo?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 54.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 103.63, 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 240.0 litres, costing AUD 482.16 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 482.16.

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