UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Birmingham Norwich

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

    Distance
    259
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    3h 27m
    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
    6.5 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 10.19
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 10.19
    Round trip fuelGBP 20.38
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 20.38
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 10.19
    Premium Petrol: GBP 10.19
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    21.6 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 33.97
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 33.97
    Round trip fuelGBP 67.94
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 67.94
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 33.97
    Premium Petrol: GBP 33.97
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    28.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 53.69
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 53.69
    Round trip fuelGBP 107.38
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 107.38
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 45.29
    Diesel: GBP 53.69
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    51.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 96.64
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 96.64
    Round trip fuelGBP 193.28
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 193.28
    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 10GBP 51GBP 102GBP 224
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 34GBP 170GBP 340GBP 747
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 54GBP 268GBP 537GBP 1,181
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 97GBP 483GBP 966GBP 2,126

    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 10.19GBP 10.19
    Car / SUV12GBP 33.97GBP 33.97
    Van / MPV9GBP 45.29GBP 53.69GBP 53.69
    Lorry5GBP 96.64GBP 96.64

    "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
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 33.97
    22 trips/month
    GBP 747
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Birmingham to Norwich

    How far is Birmingham to Norwich?

    The highway distance from Birmingham to Norwich is approximately 259 km. The estimated driving time is 3h 27m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 21.6 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 33.97.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 51.8 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 96.64 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Birmingham to Norwich?

    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 Norwich?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 6.5 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 10.19, 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 28.8 litres, costing GBP 53.69 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 53.69.

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