UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Plymouth Cambridge

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

    Distance
    431
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    5h 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
    10.8 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 16.96
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 16.96
    Round trip fuelGBP 33.92
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 33.92
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 16.96
    Premium Petrol: GBP 16.96
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    35.9 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 56.53
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 56.53
    Round trip fuelGBP 113.06
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 113.06
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 56.53
    Premium Petrol: GBP 56.53
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    47.9 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 89.34
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 89.34
    Round trip fuelGBP 178.68
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 178.68
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 75.37
    Diesel: GBP 89.34
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    86.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 160.81
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 160.81
    Round trip fuelGBP 321.63
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 321.63
    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 17GBP 85GBP 170GBP 373
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 57GBP 283GBP 565GBP 1,244
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 89GBP 447GBP 893GBP 1,966
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 161GBP 804GBP 1,608GBP 3,538

    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 16.96GBP 16.96
    Car / SUV12GBP 56.53GBP 56.53
    Van / MPV9GBP 75.37GBP 89.34GBP 89.34
    Lorry5GBP 160.81GBP 160.81

    "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×
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    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 56.53
    22 trips/month
    GBP 1,244
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Plymouth to Cambridge

    How far is Plymouth to Cambridge?

    The highway distance from Plymouth to Cambridge is approximately 431 km. The estimated driving time is 5h 45m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 35.9 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 56.53.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 86.2 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 160.81 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Plymouth to Cambridge?

    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 Plymouth to Cambridge?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 10.8 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 16.96, 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 47.9 litres, costing GBP 89.34 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 89.34.

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