Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Melbourne → Canberra
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Melbourne to Canberra? 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 27 | AUD 134 | AUD 269 | AUD 591 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 90 | AUD 448 | AUD 896 | AUD 1,970 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 125 | AUD 625 | AUD 1,250 | AUD 2,750 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 225 | AUD 1,125 | AUD 2,250 | AUD 4,950 |
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 26.87 | AUD 28.55 | — | AUD 26.87 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 89.55 | AUD 95.15 | — | AUD 89.55 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 119.40 | — | AUD 125.00 | AUD 125.00 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 225.01 | AUD 225.01 |
"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: Melbourne to Canberra
How far is Melbourne to Canberra?
The highway distance from Melbourne to Canberra is approximately 560 km. The estimated driving time is 7h 28m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Melbourne to Canberra?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 46.7 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 89.55.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Melbourne to Canberra?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 112.0 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 225.01 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Melbourne to Canberra?
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 Melbourne to Canberra?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 14.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 26.87, 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 62.2 litres, costing AUD 125.00 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 125.00.
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