Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Sydney Hobart

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

    Distance
    1269
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    16h 55m
    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
    31.7 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 60.88
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 60.88
    Round trip fuelAUD 121.76
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 121.76
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 60.88
    Premium: AUD 64.69
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    105.8 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 202.93
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 202.93
    Round trip fuelAUD 405.87
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 405.87
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 202.93
    Premium: AUD 215.62
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    141.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 283.27
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 283.27
    Round trip fuelAUD 566.54
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 566.54
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 270.58
    Diesel: AUD 283.27
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    253.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 509.88
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 509.88
    Round trip fuelAUD 1019.77
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1019.77
    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 61AUD 304AUD 609AUD 1,339
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 203AUD 1,015AUD 2,029AUD 4,465
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 283AUD 1,416AUD 2,833AUD 6,232
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 510AUD 2,549AUD 5,099AUD 11,217

    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 60.88AUD 64.69AUD 60.88
    Car / SUV12AUD 202.93AUD 215.62AUD 202.93
    Van / MPV9AUD 270.58AUD 283.27AUD 283.27
    Lorry5AUD 509.88AUD 509.88

    "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 202.93
    22 trips/month
    AUD 4,465
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Sydney to Hobart

    How far is Sydney to Hobart?

    The highway distance from Sydney to Hobart is approximately 1269 km. The estimated driving time is 16h 55m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 105.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 202.93.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 253.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 509.88 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Sydney to Hobart?

    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 Hobart?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 31.7 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 60.88, 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 141.0 litres, costing AUD 283.27 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 283.27.

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