Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Mackay → Townsville
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Mackay to Townsville? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Australia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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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.
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).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Regular | AUD 19 | AUD 93 | AUD 187 | AUD 411 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 62 | AUD 311 | AUD 622 | AUD 1,369 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 87 | AUD 434 | AUD 868 | AUD 1,910 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 156 | AUD 782 | AUD 1,563 | AUD 3,439 |
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.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | AUD 18.66 | AUD 19.83 | — | AUD 18.66 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 62.21 | AUD 66.10 | — | AUD 62.21 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 82.94 | — | AUD 86.83 | AUD 86.83 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 156.30 | AUD 156.30 |
"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
Last updated: 21 May 2026. Prices are sourced from ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring.
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Common Questions: Mackay to Townsville
How far is Mackay to Townsville?
The highway distance from Mackay to Townsville is approximately 389 km. The estimated driving time is 5h 11m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Mackay to Townsville?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 32.4 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 62.21.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Mackay to Townsville?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 77.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 156.30 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Mackay to Townsville?
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 Townsville?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 9.7 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 18.66, 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 43.2 litres, costing AUD 86.83 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 86.83.
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