UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Portsmouth → Inverness
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Portsmouth to Inverness? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United Kingdom fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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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.
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).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Petrol | GBP 36 | GBP 181 | GBP 362 | GBP 797 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 121 | GBP 604 | GBP 1,208 | GBP 2,658 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 191 | GBP 955 | GBP 1,909 | GBP 4,200 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 344 | GBP 1,718 | GBP 3,436 | GBP 7,560 |
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.
| Vehicle | km/L | Petrol | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | GBP 36.24 | — | GBP 36.24 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 120.80 | — | GBP 120.80 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 161.06 | GBP 190.91 | GBP 190.91 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 343.64 | GBP 343.64 |
"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
Last updated: 18 May 2026. Prices are sourced from GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Portsmouth to Inverness
How far is Portsmouth to Inverness?
The highway distance from Portsmouth to Inverness is approximately 921 km. The estimated driving time is 12h 17m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Portsmouth to Inverness?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 76.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 120.80.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Portsmouth to Inverness?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 184.2 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 343.64 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Portsmouth to Inverness?
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 Inverness?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 23.0 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 36.24, 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 102.3 litres, costing GBP 190.91 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 190.91.
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