New Zealand Route Fuel Cost Estimator
Ashburton → Masterton
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Ashburton to Masterton? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's New Zealand 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 10 April 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 91 | NZD 35 | NZD 173 | NZD 345 | NZD 759 |
Car / SUV Regular 91 | NZD 115 | NZD 575 | NZD 1,150 | NZD 2,530 |
Van / MPV Diesel | NZD 131 | NZD 656 | NZD 1,311 | NZD 2,884 |
Lorry Diesel | NZD 236 | NZD 1,180 | NZD 2,360 | NZD 5,192 |
Add NZD 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 91 | Premium 95 | Premium 98 | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | NZD 34.51 | NZD 36.75 | — | — | NZD 34.51 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | NZD 115.02 | NZD 122.48 | — | — | NZD 115.02 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | NZD 153.36 | — | — | NZD 131.11 | NZD 131.11 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | NZD 235.99 | NZD 235.99 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in New Zealand
MBIE weekly fuel price monitoring used in all calculations above
Last updated: 10 April 2026. Prices are sourced from MBIE weekly fuel price monitoring.
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Common Questions: Ashburton to Masterton
How far is Ashburton to Masterton?
The highway distance from Ashburton to Masterton is approximately 527 km. The estimated driving time is 6h 12m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Ashburton to Masterton?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 43.9 litres of petrol. At today's Regular 91 price (NZD 2.62/L), that costs NZD 115.02.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Ashburton to Masterton?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 105.4 litres of diesel for this route. At NZD 2.24/L, the fuel cost is NZD 235.99 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Ashburton to Masterton?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately NZD 0.00. New Zealand has a small set of toll roads. This datasource keeps the generic intercity route model at a zero baseline and tracks the toll-road references separately. New Zealand has only a small set of toll roads. This datasource keeps the generic intercity route model at a zero baseline and tracks the official toll-road references separately.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Ashburton to Masterton?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 13.2 litres. At today's Regular 91 price, that's NZD 34.51, 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 58.6 litres, costing NZD 131.11 in fuel. Add the NZD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately NZD 131.11.
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