Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Sydney Brisbane

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

    Distance
    879
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    11h 43m
    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
    22.0 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 42.17
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 42.17
    Round trip fuelAUD 84.34
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 84.34
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 42.17
    Premium: AUD 44.81
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    73.3 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 140.57
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 140.57
    Round trip fuelAUD 281.13
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 281.13
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 140.57
    Premium: AUD 149.36
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    97.7 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 196.21
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 196.21
    Round trip fuelAUD 392.42
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 392.42
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 187.42
    Diesel: AUD 196.21
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    175.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 353.18
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 353.18
    Round trip fuelAUD 706.36
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 706.36
    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 42AUD 211AUD 422AUD 928
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 141AUD 703AUD 1,406AUD 3,092
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 196AUD 981AUD 1,962AUD 4,317
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 353AUD 1,766AUD 3,532AUD 7,770

    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 42.17AUD 44.81AUD 42.17
    Car / SUV12AUD 140.57AUD 149.36AUD 140.57
    Van / MPV9AUD 187.42AUD 196.21AUD 196.21
    Lorry5AUD 353.18AUD 353.18

    "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 140.57
    22 trips/month
    AUD 3,092
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Sydney to Brisbane

    How far is Sydney to Brisbane?

    The highway distance from Sydney to Brisbane is approximately 879 km. The estimated driving time is 11h 43m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Sydney to Brisbane?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 73.3 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 140.57.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Sydney to Brisbane?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 175.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 353.18 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Sydney to Brisbane?

    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 Brisbane?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 22.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 42.17, 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 97.7 litres, costing AUD 196.21 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 196.21.

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