UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Portsmouth → Sunderland
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Portsmouth to Sunderland? 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 21 | GBP 107 | GBP 215 | GBP 473 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 72 | GBP 358 | GBP 716 | GBP 1,575 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 113 | GBP 566 | GBP 1,132 | GBP 2,490 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 204 | GBP 1,019 | GBP 2,037 | GBP 4,482 |
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 21.48 | — | GBP 21.48 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 71.61 | — | GBP 71.61 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 95.48 | GBP 113.18 | GBP 113.18 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 203.72 | GBP 203.72 |
"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 Sunderland
How far is Portsmouth to Sunderland?
The highway distance from Portsmouth to Sunderland is approximately 546 km. The estimated driving time is 7h 17m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Portsmouth to Sunderland?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 45.5 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 71.61.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Portsmouth to Sunderland?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 109.2 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 203.72 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Portsmouth to Sunderland?
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 Sunderland?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 13.7 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 21.48, 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 60.7 litres, costing GBP 113.18 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 113.18.
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