3-ton to 10-ton
Lorry Fuel Cost: Melbourne → Townsville
Detailed fuel breakdown for a lorry (3-ton to 10-ton) on the Melbourne–Townsville highway route. Prices as of 21 May 2026.
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Fuel Type Breakdown
One-way fuel cost by fuel type for this lorry on the Melbourne–Townsville route.
Round Trip Cost
Melbourne → Townsville → Melbourne
Monthly Fuel Cost
Estimated monthly fuel spend for this lorry running this route at different frequencies. Toll not included.
| Trips / month | Fuel cost | Fuel + toll est. AUD 0.00 toll/trip |
|---|---|---|
| 1×/month | AUD 998 | AUD 998 |
| 5×/month | AUD 4,992 | AUD 4,992 |
| 10×/month | AUD 9,985 | AUD 9,985 |
| 22×/month | AUD 21,966 | AUD 21,966 |
Common Questions: Lorry on Melbourne to Townsville
How much fuel does a lorry use from Melbourne to Townsville?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L uses approximately 497.0 litres of Diesel for this 2485 km route.
What is the lorry fuel cost from Melbourne to Townsville?
At today's Diesel price of AUD 2.01/L, the one-way fuel cost is AUD 998.47. Including the estimated AUD 0.00 toll, the total one-way trip cost is AUD 998.47.
What is the round trip fuel cost for a lorry on this route?
A round trip from Melbourne to Townsville and back costs AUD 1996.95 in fuel plus AUD 0.00 in toll, for a total of AUD 1996.95.
How much does a lorry spend monthly on the Melbourne–Townsville route?
Running this route 22 times per month (daily), a lorry spends approximately AUD 21,966 on fuel alone. For 10 trips/month, that's AUD 9,985.
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