UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Reading Edinburgh

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

    Distance
    625
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    8h 20m
    highway est.
    Toll
    GBP 0.00
    one-way est.
    Lynxo

    Go beyond fuel estimates. Run your whole fleet.

    Fuel & Route Planning

    Live driver tracking
    Fuel cost per trip
    Route optimisation
    Proof of delivery
    Try Free →

    No credit card required

    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
    15.6 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 24.59
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 24.59
    Round trip fuelGBP 49.18
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 49.18
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 24.59
    Premium Petrol: GBP 24.59
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    52.1 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 81.97
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 81.97
    Round trip fuelGBP 163.95
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 163.95
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 81.97
    Premium Petrol: GBP 81.97
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    69.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 129.56
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 129.56
    Round trip fuelGBP 259.11
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 259.11
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 109.30
    Diesel: GBP 129.56
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    125.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 233.20
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 233.20
    Round trip fuelGBP 466.40
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 466.40
    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 25GBP 123GBP 246GBP 541
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 82GBP 410GBP 820GBP 1,803
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 130GBP 648GBP 1,296GBP 2,850
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 233GBP 1,166GBP 2,332GBP 5,130

    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 24.59GBP 24.59
    Car / SUV12GBP 81.97GBP 81.97
    Van / MPV9GBP 109.30GBP 129.56GBP 129.56
    Lorry5GBP 233.20GBP 233.20

    "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.

    Customise Your Cost Estimate

    Adjust mileage, fuel type, and trip frequency to match your actual vehicle and schedule.

    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

    Your estimate

    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 81.97
    22 trips/month
    GBP 1,803
    total monthly fuel cost

    Product demos

    See Lynxo in action

    View all →

    Common Questions: Reading to Edinburgh

    How far is Reading to Edinburgh?

    The highway distance from Reading to Edinburgh is approximately 625 km. The estimated driving time is 8h 20m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 52.1 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 81.97.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 125.0 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 233.20 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Reading 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 Reading to Edinburgh?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 15.6 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 24.59, 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 69.4 litres, costing GBP 129.56 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 129.56.

    For Fleet Operators

    Managing a fleet? Track fuel costs across all your routes.

    Lynxo helps logistics companies and delivery operations plan routes, track drivers, and monitor per-trip costs, so every route cost is accounted for.

    Also explore: Courier management · Last-mile delivery · Delivery management · GPS tracking