Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Sydney → Adelaide
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Sydney to Adelaide? 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 67 | AUD 334 | AUD 669 | AUD 1,471 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 223 | AUD 1,115 | AUD 2,229 | AUD 4,904 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 311 | AUD 1,556 | AUD 3,112 | AUD 6,846 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 560 | AUD 2,801 | AUD 5,601 | AUD 12,322 |
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 66.88 | AUD 71.06 | — | AUD 66.88 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 222.92 | AUD 236.86 | — | AUD 222.92 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 297.23 | — | AUD 311.17 | AUD 311.17 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 560.11 | AUD 560.11 |
"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: Sydney to Adelaide
How far is Sydney to Adelaide?
The highway distance from Sydney to Adelaide is approximately 1394 km. The estimated driving time is 18h 35m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Sydney to Adelaide?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 116.2 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 222.92.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Sydney to Adelaide?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 278.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 560.11 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Sydney to Adelaide?
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 Sydney to Adelaide?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 34.9 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 66.88, 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 154.9 litres, costing AUD 311.17 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 311.17.
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