UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Leeds Sheffield

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

    Distance
    56
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    0h 45m
    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
    1.4 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 2.20
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 2.20
    Round trip fuelGBP 4.41
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 4.41
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 2.20
    Premium Petrol: GBP 2.20
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    4.7 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 7.34
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 7.34
    Round trip fuelGBP 14.69
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 14.69
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 7.34
    Premium Petrol: GBP 7.34
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    6.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 11.61
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 11.61
    Round trip fuelGBP 23.22
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 23.22
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 9.79
    Diesel: GBP 11.61
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    11.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 20.89
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 20.89
    Round trip fuelGBP 41.79
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 41.79
    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 2GBP 11GBP 22GBP 48
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 7GBP 37GBP 73GBP 162
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 12GBP 58GBP 116GBP 255
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 21GBP 104GBP 209GBP 460

    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 2.20GBP 2.20
    Car / SUV12GBP 7.34GBP 7.34
    Van / MPV9GBP 9.79GBP 11.61GBP 11.61
    Lorry5GBP 20.89GBP 20.89

    "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 7.34
    22 trips/month
    GBP 162
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Leeds to Sheffield

    How far is Leeds to Sheffield?

    The highway distance from Leeds to Sheffield is approximately 56 km. The estimated driving time is 0h 45m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 4.7 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 7.34.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 11.2 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 20.89 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Leeds to Sheffield?

    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 Leeds to Sheffield?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 1.4 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 2.20, 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 6.2 litres, costing GBP 11.61 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 11.61.

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