Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Perth Townsville

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

    Distance
    4072
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    54h 18m
    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
    101.8 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 195.35
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 195.35
    Round trip fuelAUD 390.71
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 390.71
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 195.35
    Premium: AUD 207.57
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    339.3 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 651.18
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 651.18
    Round trip fuelAUD 1302.36
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1302.36
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 651.18
    Premium: AUD 691.90
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    452.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 908.96
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 908.96
    Round trip fuelAUD 1817.92
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1817.92
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 868.24
    Diesel: AUD 908.96
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    814.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 1636.13
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 1636.13
    Round trip fuelAUD 3272.26
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 3272.26
    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 195AUD 977AUD 1,954AUD 4,298
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 651AUD 3,256AUD 6,512AUD 14,326
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 909AUD 4,545AUD 9,090AUD 19,997
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 1,636AUD 8,181AUD 16,361AUD 35,995

    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 195.35AUD 207.57AUD 195.35
    Car / SUV12AUD 651.18AUD 691.90AUD 651.18
    Van / MPV9AUD 868.24AUD 908.96AUD 908.96
    Lorry5AUD 1636.13AUD 1636.13

    "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 651.18
    22 trips/month
    AUD 14,326
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Perth to Townsville

    How far is Perth to Townsville?

    The highway distance from Perth to Townsville is approximately 4072 km. The estimated driving time is 54h 18m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Perth to Townsville?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 339.3 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 651.18.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Perth to Townsville?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 814.4 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 1636.13 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Perth to Townsville?

    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 Townsville?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 101.8 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 195.35, 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 452.4 litres, costing AUD 908.96 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 908.96.

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