UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Birmingham Glasgow

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Birmingham to Glasgow? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United Kingdom fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    487
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    6h 30m
    highway est.
    Toll
    GBP 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 18 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    12.2 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 19.16
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 19.16
    Round trip fuelGBP 38.32
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 38.32
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 19.16
    Premium Petrol: GBP 19.16
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    40.6 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 63.87
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 63.87
    Round trip fuelGBP 127.75
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 127.75
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 63.87
    Premium Petrol: GBP 63.87
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    54.1 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 100.95
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 100.95
    Round trip fuelGBP 201.90
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 201.90
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 85.17
    Diesel: GBP 100.95
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    97.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 181.71
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 181.71
    Round trip fuelGBP 363.42
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 363.42
    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
    Petrol
    GBP 19GBP 96GBP 192GBP 422
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 64GBP 319GBP 639GBP 1,405
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 101GBP 505GBP 1,009GBP 2,221
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 182GBP 909GBP 1,817GBP 3,998

    Add GBP 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/LPetrolDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40GBP 19.16GBP 19.16
    Car / SUV12GBP 63.87GBP 63.87
    Van / MPV9GBP 85.17GBP 100.95GBP 100.95
    Lorry5GBP 181.71GBP 181.71

    "Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.

    Today's Fuel Prices in United Kingdom

    GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices used in all calculations above

    Average unleaded petrol
    GBP 1.57
    Petrol
    Cars, motorcycles, light fleets
    Average diesel
    GBP 1.87
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: 18 May 2026. Prices are sourced from GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices.

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    12 km/L
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    22×
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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 63.87
    22 trips/month
    GBP 1,405
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Birmingham to Glasgow

    How far is Birmingham to Glasgow?

    The highway distance from Birmingham to Glasgow is approximately 487 km. The estimated driving time is 6h 30m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Birmingham to Glasgow?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 40.6 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 63.87.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Birmingham to Glasgow?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 97.4 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 181.71 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Birmingham to Glasgow?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately GBP 0.00. Most UK road charges are limited to specific crossings, bridges, tunnels, or the M6 Toll. This rollout keeps the route-level baseline at zero and links the official charge pages for the main tolled corridors.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Birmingham to Glasgow?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 12.2 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 19.16, 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 54.1 litres, costing GBP 100.95 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 100.95.

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