New Zealand Route Fuel Cost Estimator

    Invercargill Wellington

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

    Distance
    883
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    10h 23m
    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
    22.1 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 57.81
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 57.81
    Round trip fuelNZD 115.63
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 115.63
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 57.81
    Premium 95: NZD 61.57
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    73.6 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 192.71
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 192.71
    Round trip fuelNZD 385.43
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 385.43
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 192.71
    Premium 95: NZD 205.22
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    98.1 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 219.67
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 219.67
    Round trip fuelNZD 439.34
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 439.34
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 256.95
    Diesel: NZD 219.67
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    176.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 395.41
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 395.41
    Round trip fuelNZD 790.81
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 790.81
    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 58NZD 289NZD 578NZD 1,272
    Car / SUV
    Regular 91
    NZD 193NZD 964NZD 1,927NZD 4,240
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    NZD 220NZD 1,098NZD 2,197NZD 4,833
    Lorry
    Diesel
    NZD 395NZD 1,977NZD 3,954NZD 8,699

    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 57.81NZD 61.57NZD 57.81
    Car / SUV12NZD 192.71NZD 205.22NZD 192.71
    Van / MPV9NZD 256.95NZD 219.67NZD 219.67
    Lorry5NZD 395.41NZD 395.41

    "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 192.71
    22 trips/month
    NZD 4,240
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Invercargill to Wellington

    How far is Invercargill to Wellington?

    The highway distance from Invercargill to Wellington is approximately 883 km. The estimated driving time is 10h 23m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 73.6 litres of petrol. At today's Regular 91 price (NZD 2.62/L), that costs NZD 192.71.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 176.6 litres of diesel for this route. At NZD 2.24/L, the fuel cost is NZD 395.41 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Invercargill to Wellington?

    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 Wellington?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 22.1 litres. At today's Regular 91 price, that's NZD 57.81, 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 98.1 litres, costing NZD 219.67 in fuel. Add the NZD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately NZD 219.67.

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