UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Cambridge Liverpool

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

    Distance
    298
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    3h 58m
    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
    7.5 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 11.73
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 11.73
    Round trip fuelGBP 23.45
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 23.45
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 11.73
    Premium Petrol: GBP 11.73
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    24.8 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 39.09
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 39.09
    Round trip fuelGBP 78.17
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 78.17
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 39.09
    Premium Petrol: GBP 39.09
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    33.1 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 61.77
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 61.77
    Round trip fuelGBP 123.54
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 123.54
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 52.11
    Diesel: GBP 61.77
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    59.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 111.19
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 111.19
    Round trip fuelGBP 222.38
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 222.38
    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 12GBP 59GBP 117GBP 258
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 39GBP 195GBP 391GBP 860
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 62GBP 309GBP 618GBP 1,359
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 111GBP 556GBP 1,112GBP 2,446

    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 11.73GBP 11.73
    Car / SUV12GBP 39.09GBP 39.09
    Van / MPV9GBP 52.11GBP 61.77GBP 61.77
    Lorry5GBP 111.19GBP 111.19

    "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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    22×
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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 39.09
    22 trips/month
    GBP 860
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Cambridge to Liverpool

    How far is Cambridge to Liverpool?

    The highway distance from Cambridge to Liverpool is approximately 298 km. The estimated driving time is 3h 58m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 24.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 39.09.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 59.6 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 111.19 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Cambridge to Liverpool?

    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 Liverpool?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 7.5 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 11.73, 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 33.1 litres, costing GBP 61.77 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 61.77.

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