New Zealand Route Fuel Cost Estimator

    Cambridge Napier

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

    Distance
    252
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    2h 58m
    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
    6.3 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 16.50
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 16.50
    Round trip fuelNZD 33.00
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 33.00
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 16.50
    Premium 95: NZD 17.57
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    21.0 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 55.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 55.00
    Round trip fuelNZD 110.00
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 110.00
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 55.00
    Premium 95: NZD 58.57
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    28.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 62.69
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 62.69
    Round trip fuelNZD 125.38
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 125.38
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 73.33
    Diesel: NZD 62.69
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    50.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 112.85
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 112.85
    Round trip fuelNZD 225.69
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 225.69
    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 16NZD 82NZD 165NZD 363
    Car / SUV
    Regular 91
    NZD 55NZD 275NZD 550NZD 1,210
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    NZD 63NZD 313NZD 627NZD 1,379
    Lorry
    Diesel
    NZD 113NZD 564NZD 1,128NZD 2,483

    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 16.50NZD 17.57NZD 16.50
    Car / SUV12NZD 55.00NZD 58.57NZD 55.00
    Van / MPV9NZD 73.33NZD 62.69NZD 62.69
    Lorry5NZD 112.85NZD 112.85

    "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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    One-way cost (Regular 91 + toll)
    NZD 55.00
    22 trips/month
    NZD 1,210
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Cambridge to Napier

    How far is Cambridge to Napier?

    The highway distance from Cambridge to Napier is approximately 252 km. The estimated driving time is 2h 58m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Cambridge to Napier?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 21.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular 91 price (NZD 2.62/L), that costs NZD 55.00.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Cambridge to Napier?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 50.4 litres of diesel for this route. At NZD 2.24/L, the fuel cost is NZD 112.85 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Cambridge to Napier?

    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 Cambridge to Napier?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 6.3 litres. At today's Regular 91 price, that's NZD 16.50, 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 28.0 litres, costing NZD 62.69 in fuel. Add the NZD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately NZD 62.69.

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