UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Cardiff → Sunderland
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Cardiff to Sunderland? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United Kingdom fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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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.
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).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Petrol | GBP 19 | GBP 94 | GBP 188 | GBP 415 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 63 | GBP 314 | GBP 628 | GBP 1,382 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 99 | GBP 496 | GBP 993 | GBP 2,184 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 179 | GBP 894 | GBP 1,787 | GBP 3,932 |
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.
| Vehicle | km/L | Petrol | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | GBP 18.85 | — | GBP 18.85 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 62.82 | — | GBP 62.82 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 83.77 | GBP 99.29 | GBP 99.29 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 178.72 | GBP 178.72 |
"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
Last updated: 18 May 2026. Prices are sourced from GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Cardiff to Sunderland
How far is Cardiff to Sunderland?
The highway distance from Cardiff to Sunderland is approximately 479 km. The estimated driving time is 6h 23m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Cardiff to Sunderland?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 39.9 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 62.82.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Cardiff to Sunderland?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 95.8 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 178.72 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Cardiff to Sunderland?
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 Cardiff to Sunderland?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 12.0 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 18.85, 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 53.2 litres, costing GBP 99.29 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 99.29.
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