New Zealand Route Fuel Cost Estimator

    Dunedin Cambridge

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

    Distance
    1126
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    13h 15m
    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
    28.1 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 73.72
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 73.72
    Round trip fuelNZD 147.45
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 147.45
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 73.72
    Premium 95: NZD 78.51
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    93.8 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 245.75
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 245.75
    Round trip fuelNZD 491.50
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 491.50
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 245.75
    Premium 95: NZD 261.70
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    125.1 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 280.12
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 280.12
    Round trip fuelNZD 560.25
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 560.25
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 327.67
    Diesel: NZD 280.12
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    225.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 504.22
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 504.22
    Round trip fuelNZD 1008.45
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 1008.45
    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 74NZD 369NZD 737NZD 1,622
    Car / SUV
    Regular 91
    NZD 246NZD 1,229NZD 2,457NZD 5,406
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    NZD 280NZD 1,401NZD 2,801NZD 6,163
    Lorry
    Diesel
    NZD 504NZD 2,521NZD 5,042NZD 11,093

    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 73.72NZD 78.51NZD 73.72
    Car / SUV12NZD 245.75NZD 261.70NZD 245.75
    Van / MPV9NZD 327.67NZD 280.12NZD 280.12
    Lorry5NZD 504.22NZD 504.22

    "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
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
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    Your estimate

    One-way cost (Regular 91 + toll)
    NZD 245.75
    22 trips/month
    NZD 5,406
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Dunedin to Cambridge

    How far is Dunedin to Cambridge?

    The highway distance from Dunedin to Cambridge is approximately 1126 km. The estimated driving time is 13h 15m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 93.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular 91 price (NZD 2.62/L), that costs NZD 245.75.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 225.2 litres of diesel for this route. At NZD 2.24/L, the fuel cost is NZD 504.22 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Dunedin to Cambridge?

    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 Cambridge?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 28.1 litres. At today's Regular 91 price, that's NZD 73.72, 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 125.1 litres, costing NZD 280.12 in fuel. Add the NZD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately NZD 280.12.

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