Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Townsville → Melbourne
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Townsville to Melbourne? 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 119 | AUD 596 | AUD 1,192 | AUD 2,623 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 397 | AUD 1,987 | AUD 3,974 | AUD 8,743 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 555 | AUD 2,774 | AUD 5,547 | AUD 12,204 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 998 | AUD 4,992 | AUD 9,985 | AUD 21,966 |
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 119.22 | AUD 126.67 | — | AUD 119.22 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 397.39 | AUD 422.24 | — | AUD 397.39 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 529.86 | — | AUD 554.71 | AUD 554.71 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 998.47 | AUD 998.47 |
"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: Townsville to Melbourne
How far is Townsville to Melbourne?
The highway distance from Townsville to Melbourne is approximately 2485 km. The estimated driving time is 33h 8m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Townsville to Melbourne?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 207.1 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 397.39.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Townsville to Melbourne?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 497.0 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 998.47 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Townsville to Melbourne?
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 Townsville to Melbourne?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 62.1 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 119.22, 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 276.1 litres, costing AUD 554.71 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 554.71.
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