UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Cambridge Bristol

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

    Distance
    245
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    3h 16m
    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
    6.1 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 9.64
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 9.64
    Round trip fuelGBP 19.28
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 19.28
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 9.64
    Premium Petrol: GBP 9.64
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    20.4 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 32.13
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 32.13
    Round trip fuelGBP 64.27
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 64.27
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 32.13
    Premium Petrol: GBP 32.13
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    27.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 50.79
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 50.79
    Round trip fuelGBP 101.57
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 101.57
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 42.85
    Diesel: GBP 50.79
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    49.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 91.41
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 91.41
    Round trip fuelGBP 182.83
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 182.83
    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 48GBP 96GBP 212
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 32GBP 161GBP 321GBP 707
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 51GBP 254GBP 508GBP 1,117
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 91GBP 457GBP 914GBP 2,011

    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 9.64GBP 9.64
    Car / SUV12GBP 32.13GBP 32.13
    Van / MPV9GBP 42.85GBP 50.79GBP 50.79
    Lorry5GBP 91.41GBP 91.41

    "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×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 32.13
    22 trips/month
    GBP 707
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Cambridge to Bristol

    How far is Cambridge to Bristol?

    The highway distance from Cambridge to Bristol is approximately 245 km. The estimated driving time is 3h 16m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Cambridge to Bristol?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 20.4 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 32.13.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Cambridge to Bristol?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 49.0 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 91.41 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Cambridge to Bristol?

    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 Cambridge to Bristol?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 6.1 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 9.64, 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 27.2 litres, costing GBP 50.79 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 50.79.

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