Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Newcastle → Sydney
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Newcastle to Sydney? 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 7 | AUD 34 | AUD 68 | AUD 149 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 23 | AUD 113 | AUD 225 | AUD 496 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 31 | AUD 157 | AUD 315 | AUD 692 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 57 | AUD 283 | AUD 567 | AUD 1,246 |
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 6.76 | AUD 7.19 | — | AUD 6.76 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 22.55 | AUD 23.96 | — | AUD 22.55 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 30.06 | — | AUD 31.47 | AUD 31.47 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 56.65 | AUD 56.65 |
"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: Newcastle to Sydney
How far is Newcastle to Sydney?
The highway distance from Newcastle to Sydney is approximately 141 km. The estimated driving time is 1h 53m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Newcastle to Sydney?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 11.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 22.55.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Newcastle to Sydney?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 28.2 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 56.65 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Newcastle to Sydney?
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 Sydney?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 3.5 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 6.76, 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 15.7 litres, costing AUD 31.47 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 31.47.
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