Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Sunshine Coast → Newcastle
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Sunshine Coast to Newcastle? 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 41 | AUD 204 | AUD 408 | AUD 898 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 136 | AUD 680 | AUD 1,361 | AUD 2,994 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 190 | AUD 950 | AUD 1,900 | AUD 4,179 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 342 | AUD 1,710 | AUD 3,419 | AUD 7,522 |
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 40.83 | AUD 43.38 | — | AUD 40.83 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 136.09 | AUD 144.60 | — | AUD 136.09 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 181.45 | — | AUD 189.96 | AUD 189.96 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 341.93 | AUD 341.93 |
"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: Sunshine Coast to Newcastle
How far is Sunshine Coast to Newcastle?
The highway distance from Sunshine Coast to Newcastle is approximately 851 km. The estimated driving time is 11h 21m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Sunshine Coast to Newcastle?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 70.9 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 136.09.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Sunshine Coast to Newcastle?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 170.2 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 341.93 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Sunshine Coast to Newcastle?
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 Sunshine Coast to Newcastle?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 21.3 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 40.83, 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 94.6 litres, costing AUD 189.96 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 189.96.
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