Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Sydney → Canberra
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Sydney to Canberra? 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 14 | AUD 71 | AUD 142 | AUD 312 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 47 | AUD 237 | AUD 473 | AUD 1,041 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 66 | AUD 330 | AUD 661 | AUD 1,454 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 119 | AUD 595 | AUD 1,189 | AUD 2,617 |
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 14.20 | AUD 15.09 | — | AUD 14.20 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 47.34 | AUD 50.30 | — | AUD 47.34 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 63.11 | — | AUD 66.07 | AUD 66.07 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 118.93 | AUD 118.93 |
"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: Sydney to Canberra
How far is Sydney to Canberra?
The highway distance from Sydney to Canberra is approximately 296 km. The estimated driving time is 3h 57m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Sydney to Canberra?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 24.7 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 47.34.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Sydney to Canberra?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 59.2 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 118.93 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Sydney to Canberra?
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 Canberra?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 7.4 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 14.20, 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 32.9 litres, costing AUD 66.07 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 66.07.
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