3-ton to 10-ton
Lorry Fuel Cost: Palmerston North → Timaru
Detailed fuel breakdown for a lorry (3-ton to 10-ton) on the Palmerston North–Timaru highway route. Prices as of 10 April 2026.
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Fuel Type Breakdown
One-way fuel cost by fuel type for this lorry on the Palmerston North–Timaru route.
Round Trip Cost
Palmerston North → Timaru → Palmerston North
Monthly Fuel Cost
Estimated monthly fuel spend for this lorry running this route at different frequencies. Toll not included.
| Trips / month | Fuel cost | Fuel + toll est. NZD 0.00 toll/trip |
|---|---|---|
| 1×/month | NZD 296 | NZD 296 |
| 5×/month | NZD 1,480 | NZD 1,480 |
| 10×/month | NZD 2,960 | NZD 2,960 |
| 22×/month | NZD 6,512 | NZD 6,512 |
Common Questions: Lorry on Palmerston North to Timaru
How much fuel does a lorry use from Palmerston North to Timaru?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L uses approximately 132.2 litres of Diesel for this 661 km route.
What is the lorry fuel cost from Palmerston North to Timaru?
At today's Diesel price of NZD 2.24/L, the one-way fuel cost is NZD 296.00. Including the estimated NZD 0.00 toll, the total one-way trip cost is NZD 296.00.
What is the round trip fuel cost for a lorry on this route?
A round trip from Palmerston North to Timaru and back costs NZD 591.99 in fuel plus NZD 0.00 in toll, for a total of NZD 591.99.
How much does a lorry spend monthly on the Palmerston North–Timaru route?
Running this route 22 times per month (daily), a lorry spends approximately NZD 6,512 on fuel alone. For 10 trips/month, that's NZD 2,960.
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