New Zealand Route Fuel Cost Estimator

    Dunedin Auckland

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

    Distance
    1225
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    14h 25m
    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
    30.6 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 80.21
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 80.21
    Round trip fuelNZD 160.41
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 160.41
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 80.21
    Premium 95: NZD 85.41
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    102.1 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 267.36
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 267.36
    Round trip fuelNZD 534.71
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 534.71
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 267.36
    Premium 95: NZD 284.71
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    136.1 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 304.75
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 304.75
    Round trip fuelNZD 609.51
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 609.51
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 356.48
    Diesel: NZD 304.75
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    245.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 548.55
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 548.55
    Round trip fuelNZD 1097.11
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 1097.11
    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 80NZD 401NZD 802NZD 1,765
    Car / SUV
    Regular 91
    NZD 267NZD 1,337NZD 2,674NZD 5,882
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    NZD 305NZD 1,524NZD 3,048NZD 6,705
    Lorry
    Diesel
    NZD 549NZD 2,743NZD 5,486NZD 12,068

    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 80.21NZD 85.41NZD 80.21
    Car / SUV12NZD 267.36NZD 284.71NZD 267.36
    Van / MPV9NZD 356.48NZD 304.75NZD 304.75
    Lorry5NZD 548.55NZD 548.55

    "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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    Your estimate

    One-way cost (Regular 91 + toll)
    NZD 267.36
    22 trips/month
    NZD 5,882
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Dunedin to Auckland

    How far is Dunedin to Auckland?

    The highway distance from Dunedin to Auckland is approximately 1225 km. The estimated driving time is 14h 25m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Dunedin to Auckland?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 102.1 litres of petrol. At today's Regular 91 price (NZD 2.62/L), that costs NZD 267.36.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Dunedin to Auckland?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 245.0 litres of diesel for this route. At NZD 2.24/L, the fuel cost is NZD 548.55 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Dunedin to Auckland?

    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 Dunedin to Auckland?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 30.6 litres. At today's Regular 91 price, that's NZD 80.21, 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 136.1 litres, costing NZD 304.75 in fuel. Add the NZD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately NZD 304.75.

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