Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Perth → Sydney
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Perth 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 189 | AUD 947 | AUD 1,895 | AUD 4,168 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 632 | AUD 3,158 | AUD 6,315 | AUD 13,893 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 882 | AUD 4,408 | AUD 8,815 | AUD 19,393 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 1,587 | AUD 7,934 | AUD 15,867 | AUD 34,908 |
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 189.45 | AUD 201.30 | — | AUD 189.45 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 631.51 | AUD 671.00 | — | AUD 631.51 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 842.01 | — | AUD 881.50 | AUD 881.50 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 1586.71 | AUD 1586.71 |
"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: Perth to Sydney
How far is Perth to Sydney?
The highway distance from Perth to Sydney is approximately 3949 km. The estimated driving time is 52h 39m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Perth to Sydney?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 329.1 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 631.51.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Perth to Sydney?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 789.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 1586.71 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Perth 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 Perth to Sydney?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 98.7 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 189.45, 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 438.8 litres, costing AUD 881.50 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 881.50.
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