UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Edinburgh Leeds

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

    Distance
    314
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    4h 11m
    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
    7.8 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 12.36
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 12.36
    Round trip fuelGBP 24.71
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 24.71
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 12.36
    Premium Petrol: GBP 12.36
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    26.2 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 41.18
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 41.18
    Round trip fuelGBP 82.37
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 82.37
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 41.18
    Premium Petrol: GBP 41.18
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    34.9 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 65.09
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 65.09
    Round trip fuelGBP 130.18
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 130.18
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 54.91
    Diesel: GBP 65.09
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    62.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 117.16
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 117.16
    Round trip fuelGBP 234.32
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 234.32
    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 62GBP 124GBP 272
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 41GBP 206GBP 412GBP 906
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 65GBP 325GBP 651GBP 1,432
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 117GBP 586GBP 1,172GBP 2,578

    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 12.36GBP 12.36
    Car / SUV12GBP 41.18GBP 41.18
    Van / MPV9GBP 54.91GBP 65.09GBP 65.09
    Lorry5GBP 117.16GBP 117.16

    "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 41.18
    22 trips/month
    GBP 906
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Edinburgh to Leeds

    How far is Edinburgh to Leeds?

    The highway distance from Edinburgh to Leeds is approximately 314 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 11m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Edinburgh to Leeds?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 26.2 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 41.18.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Edinburgh to Leeds?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 62.8 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 117.16 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Edinburgh to Leeds?

    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 Edinburgh to Leeds?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 7.8 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 12.36, 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 34.9 litres, costing GBP 65.09 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 65.09.

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