Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Townsville → Sunshine Coast
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Townsville to Sunshine Coast? 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 60 | AUD 300 | AUD 599 | AUD 1,318 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 200 | AUD 999 | AUD 1,997 | AUD 4,394 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 279 | AUD 1,394 | AUD 2,788 | AUD 6,134 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 502 | AUD 2,509 | AUD 5,018 | AUD 11,041 |
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 59.92 | AUD 63.67 | — | AUD 59.92 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 199.74 | AUD 212.23 | — | AUD 199.74 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 266.31 | — | AUD 278.80 | AUD 278.80 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 501.85 | AUD 501.85 |
"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 Sunshine Coast
How far is Townsville to Sunshine Coast?
The highway distance from Townsville to Sunshine Coast is approximately 1249 km. The estimated driving time is 16h 39m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Townsville to Sunshine Coast?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 104.1 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 199.74.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Townsville to Sunshine Coast?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 249.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 501.85 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Townsville to Sunshine Coast?
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 Sunshine Coast?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 31.2 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 59.92, 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 138.8 litres, costing AUD 278.80 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 278.80.
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