UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Portsmouth Edinburgh

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

    Distance
    705
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    9h 24m
    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
    17.6 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 27.74
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 27.74
    Round trip fuelGBP 55.48
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 55.48
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 27.74
    Premium Petrol: GBP 27.74
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    58.8 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 92.47
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 92.47
    Round trip fuelGBP 184.93
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 184.93
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 92.47
    Premium Petrol: GBP 92.47
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    78.3 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 146.14
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 146.14
    Round trip fuelGBP 292.28
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 292.28
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 123.29
    Diesel: GBP 146.14
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    141.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 263.05
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 263.05
    Round trip fuelGBP 526.10
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 526.10
    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 28GBP 139GBP 277GBP 610
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 92GBP 462GBP 925GBP 2,034
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 146GBP 731GBP 1,461GBP 3,215
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 263GBP 1,315GBP 2,630GBP 5,787

    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 27.74GBP 27.74
    Car / SUV12GBP 92.47GBP 92.47
    Van / MPV9GBP 123.29GBP 146.14GBP 146.14
    Lorry5GBP 263.05GBP 263.05

    "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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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 92.47
    22 trips/month
    GBP 2,034
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Portsmouth to Edinburgh

    How far is Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

    The highway distance from Portsmouth to Edinburgh is approximately 705 km. The estimated driving time is 9h 24m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 58.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 92.47.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 141.0 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 263.05 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

    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 Portsmouth to Edinburgh?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 17.6 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 27.74, 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 78.3 litres, costing GBP 146.14 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 146.14.

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