Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Newcastle Darwin

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

    Distance
    3739
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    49h 51m
    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
    93.5 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 179.38
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 179.38
    Round trip fuelAUD 358.76
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 358.76
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 179.38
    Premium: AUD 190.60
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    311.6 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 597.93
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 597.93
    Round trip fuelAUD 1195.86
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1195.86
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 597.93
    Premium: AUD 635.32
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    415.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 834.63
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 834.63
    Round trip fuelAUD 1669.26
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1669.26
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 797.24
    Diesel: AUD 834.63
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    747.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 1502.33
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 1502.33
    Round trip fuelAUD 3004.66
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 3004.66
    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 179AUD 897AUD 1,794AUD 3,946
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 598AUD 2,990AUD 5,979AUD 13,154
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 835AUD 4,173AUD 8,346AUD 18,362
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 1,502AUD 7,512AUD 15,023AUD 33,051

    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 179.38AUD 190.60AUD 179.38
    Car / SUV12AUD 597.93AUD 635.32AUD 597.93
    Van / MPV9AUD 797.24AUD 834.63AUD 834.63
    Lorry5AUD 1502.33AUD 1502.33

    "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 597.93
    22 trips/month
    AUD 13,154
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Newcastle to Darwin

    How far is Newcastle to Darwin?

    The highway distance from Newcastle to Darwin is approximately 3739 km. The estimated driving time is 49h 51m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Newcastle to Darwin?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 311.6 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 597.93.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Newcastle to Darwin?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 747.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 1502.33 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Newcastle to Darwin?

    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 Newcastle to Darwin?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 93.5 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 179.38, 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 415.4 litres, costing AUD 834.63 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 834.63.

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