New Zealand Route Fuel Cost Estimator

    Invercargill Cambridge

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

    Distance
    1282
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    15h 5m
    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
    32.0 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 83.94
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 83.94
    Round trip fuelNZD 167.88
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 167.88
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 83.94
    Premium 95: NZD 89.39
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    106.8 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 279.80
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 279.80
    Round trip fuelNZD 559.59
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 559.59
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 279.80
    Premium 95: NZD 297.96
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    142.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 318.93
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 318.93
    Round trip fuelNZD 637.87
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 637.87
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 373.06
    Diesel: NZD 318.93
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    256.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 574.08
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 574.08
    Round trip fuelNZD 1148.16
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 1148.16
    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 84NZD 420NZD 839NZD 1,847
    Car / SUV
    Regular 91
    NZD 280NZD 1,399NZD 2,798NZD 6,156
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    NZD 319NZD 1,595NZD 3,189NZD 7,017
    Lorry
    Diesel
    NZD 574NZD 2,870NZD 5,741NZD 12,630

    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 83.94NZD 89.39NZD 83.94
    Car / SUV12NZD 279.80NZD 297.96NZD 279.80
    Van / MPV9NZD 373.06NZD 318.93NZD 318.93
    Lorry5NZD 574.08NZD 574.08

    "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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    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Regular 91 + toll)
    NZD 279.80
    22 trips/month
    NZD 6,156
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Invercargill to Cambridge

    How far is Invercargill to Cambridge?

    The highway distance from Invercargill to Cambridge is approximately 1282 km. The estimated driving time is 15h 5m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 106.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular 91 price (NZD 2.62/L), that costs NZD 279.80.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 256.4 litres of diesel for this route. At NZD 2.24/L, the fuel cost is NZD 574.08 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Invercargill 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 Invercargill to Cambridge?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 32.0 litres. At today's Regular 91 price, that's NZD 83.94, 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 142.4 litres, costing NZD 318.93 in fuel. Add the NZD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately NZD 318.93.

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