New Zealand Route Fuel Cost Estimator

    Blenheim Palmerston North

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Blenheim to Palmerston North? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's New Zealand fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    218
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    2h 34m
    highway est.
    Toll
    NZD 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 10 April 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    5.5 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 14.27
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 14.27
    Round trip fuelNZD 28.55
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 28.55
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 14.27
    Premium 95: NZD 15.20
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    18.2 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 47.58
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 47.58
    Round trip fuelNZD 95.16
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 95.16
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 47.58
    Premium 95: NZD 50.67
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    24.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 54.23
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 54.23
    Round trip fuelNZD 108.47
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 108.47
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 63.44
    Diesel: NZD 54.23
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    43.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 97.62
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 97.62
    Round trip fuelNZD 195.24
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 195.24
    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 91
    NZD 14NZD 71NZD 143NZD 314
    Car / SUV
    Regular 91
    NZD 48NZD 238NZD 476NZD 1,047
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    NZD 54NZD 271NZD 542NZD 1,193
    Lorry
    Diesel
    NZD 98NZD 488NZD 976NZD 2,148

    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.

    Vehiclekm/LRegular 91Premium 95Premium 98DieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40NZD 14.27NZD 15.20NZD 14.27
    Car / SUV12NZD 47.58NZD 50.67NZD 47.58
    Van / MPV9NZD 63.44NZD 54.23NZD 54.23
    Lorry5NZD 97.62NZD 97.62

    "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

    Standard petrol
    NZD 2.62
    Regular 91
    Most passenger cars
    Higher-grade petrol
    NZD 2.79
    Premium 95
    Modern and premium vehicles
    High octane petrol
    NZD 2.93
    Premium 98
    Performance vehicles
    Road diesel
    NZD 2.24
    Diesel
    Vans, utes, and fleets

    Last updated: 10 April 2026. Prices are sourced from MBIE weekly fuel price monitoring.

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    12 km/L
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    22×
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    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Regular 91 + toll)
    NZD 47.58
    22 trips/month
    NZD 1,047
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Blenheim to Palmerston North

    How far is Blenheim to Palmerston North?

    The highway distance from Blenheim to Palmerston North is approximately 218 km. The estimated driving time is 2h 34m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Blenheim to Palmerston North?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 18.2 litres of petrol. At today's Regular 91 price (NZD 2.62/L), that costs NZD 47.58.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Blenheim to Palmerston North?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 43.6 litres of diesel for this route. At NZD 2.24/L, the fuel cost is NZD 97.62 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Blenheim to Palmerston North?

    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 Blenheim to Palmerston North?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 5.5 litres. At today's Regular 91 price, that's NZD 14.27, 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 24.2 litres, costing NZD 54.23 in fuel. Add the NZD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately NZD 54.23.

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