New Zealand Route Fuel Cost Estimator
Dunedin → Palmerston North
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Dunedin to Palmerston North? 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 56 | NZD 279 | NZD 558 | NZD 1,227 |
Car / SUV Regular 91 | NZD 186 | NZD 930 | NZD 1,859 | NZD 4,091 |
Van / MPV Diesel | NZD 212 | NZD 1,060 | NZD 2,120 | NZD 4,663 |
Lorry Diesel | NZD 382 | NZD 1,908 | NZD 3,815 | NZD 8,394 |
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 55.78 | NZD 59.41 | — | — | NZD 55.78 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | NZD 185.95 | NZD 198.02 | — | — | NZD 185.95 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | NZD 247.93 | — | — | NZD 211.96 | NZD 211.96 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | NZD 381.53 | NZD 381.53 |
"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: Dunedin to Palmerston North
How far is Dunedin to Palmerston North?
The highway distance from Dunedin to Palmerston North is approximately 852 km. The estimated driving time is 10h 1m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Dunedin to Palmerston North?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 71.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular 91 price (NZD 2.62/L), that costs NZD 185.95.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Dunedin to Palmerston North?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 170.4 litres of diesel for this route. At NZD 2.24/L, the fuel cost is NZD 381.53 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Dunedin 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 Dunedin to Palmerston North?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 21.3 litres. At today's Regular 91 price, that's NZD 55.78, 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 94.7 litres, costing NZD 211.96 in fuel. Add the NZD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately NZD 211.96.
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