Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Melbourne Geelong

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

    Distance
    78
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    1h 2m
    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
    1.9 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 3.74
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 3.74
    Round trip fuelAUD 7.48
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 7.48
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 3.74
    Premium: AUD 3.98
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    6.5 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 12.47
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 12.47
    Round trip fuelAUD 24.95
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 24.95
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 12.47
    Premium: AUD 13.25
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    8.7 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 17.41
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 17.41
    Round trip fuelAUD 34.82
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 34.82
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 16.63
    Diesel: AUD 17.41
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    15.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 31.34
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 31.34
    Round trip fuelAUD 62.68
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 62.68
    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 4AUD 19AUD 37AUD 82
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 12AUD 62AUD 125AUD 274
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 17AUD 87AUD 174AUD 383
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 31AUD 157AUD 313AUD 689

    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 3.74AUD 3.98AUD 3.74
    Car / SUV12AUD 12.47AUD 13.25AUD 12.47
    Van / MPV9AUD 16.63AUD 17.41AUD 17.41
    Lorry5AUD 31.34AUD 31.34

    "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 12.47
    22 trips/month
    AUD 274
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Melbourne to Geelong

    How far is Melbourne to Geelong?

    The highway distance from Melbourne to Geelong is approximately 78 km. The estimated driving time is 1h 2m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Melbourne to Geelong?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 6.5 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 12.47.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Melbourne to Geelong?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 15.6 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 31.34 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Melbourne to Geelong?

    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 Geelong?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 1.9 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 3.74, 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 8.7 litres, costing AUD 17.41 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 17.41.

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