UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Inverness Preston

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

    Distance
    509
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    6h 47m
    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
    12.7 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 20.03
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 20.03
    Round trip fuelGBP 40.06
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 40.06
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 20.03
    Premium Petrol: GBP 20.03
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    42.4 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 66.76
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 66.76
    Round trip fuelGBP 133.52
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 133.52
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 66.76
    Premium Petrol: GBP 66.76
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    56.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 105.51
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 105.51
    Round trip fuelGBP 211.02
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 211.02
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 89.01
    Diesel: GBP 105.51
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    101.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 189.92
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 189.92
    Round trip fuelGBP 379.84
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 379.84
    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 20GBP 100GBP 200GBP 441
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 67GBP 334GBP 668GBP 1,469
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 106GBP 528GBP 1,055GBP 2,321
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 190GBP 950GBP 1,899GBP 4,178

    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 20.03GBP 20.03
    Car / SUV12GBP 66.76GBP 66.76
    Van / MPV9GBP 89.01GBP 105.51GBP 105.51
    Lorry5GBP 189.92GBP 189.92

    "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 66.76
    22 trips/month
    GBP 1,469
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Inverness to Preston

    How far is Inverness to Preston?

    The highway distance from Inverness to Preston is approximately 509 km. The estimated driving time is 6h 47m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Inverness to Preston?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 42.4 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 66.76.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Inverness to Preston?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 101.8 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 189.92 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Inverness to Preston?

    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 Inverness to Preston?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 12.7 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 20.03, 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 56.6 litres, costing GBP 105.51 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 105.51.

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