New Zealand Route Fuel Cost Estimator

    New Plymouth Hastings

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

    Distance
    283
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    3h 20m
    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
    7.1 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 18.53
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 18.53
    Round trip fuelNZD 37.06
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 37.06
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 18.53
    Premium 95: NZD 19.73
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    23.6 L
    Regular 91
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 61.76
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 61.76
    Round trip fuelNZD 123.53
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 123.53
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 61.76
    Premium 95: NZD 65.77
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    31.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 70.40
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 70.40
    Round trip fuelNZD 140.81
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 140.81
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular 91: NZD 82.35
    Diesel: NZD 70.40
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    56.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    NZD 126.73
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollNZD 126.73
    Round trip fuelNZD 253.45
    Round trip fuel + tollNZD 253.45
    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 19NZD 93NZD 185NZD 408
    Car / SUV
    Regular 91
    NZD 62NZD 309NZD 618NZD 1,359
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    NZD 70NZD 352NZD 704NZD 1,549
    Lorry
    Diesel
    NZD 127NZD 634NZD 1,267NZD 2,788

    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 18.53NZD 19.73NZD 18.53
    Car / SUV12NZD 61.76NZD 65.77NZD 61.76
    Van / MPV9NZD 82.35NZD 70.40NZD 70.40
    Lorry5NZD 126.73NZD 126.73

    "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 61.76
    22 trips/month
    NZD 1,359
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: New Plymouth to Hastings

    How far is New Plymouth to Hastings?

    The highway distance from New Plymouth to Hastings is approximately 283 km. The estimated driving time is 3h 20m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from New Plymouth to Hastings?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 23.6 litres of petrol. At today's Regular 91 price (NZD 2.62/L), that costs NZD 61.76.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from New Plymouth to Hastings?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 56.6 litres of diesel for this route. At NZD 2.24/L, the fuel cost is NZD 126.73 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from New Plymouth to Hastings?

    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 New Plymouth to Hastings?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 7.1 litres. At today's Regular 91 price, that's NZD 18.53, 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 31.4 litres, costing NZD 70.40 in fuel. Add the NZD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately NZD 70.40.

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