UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Sheffield Birmingham

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

    Distance
    124
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    1h 39m
    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
    3.1 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 4.88
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 4.88
    Round trip fuelGBP 9.76
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 9.76
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 4.88
    Premium Petrol: GBP 4.88
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    10.3 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 16.26
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 16.26
    Round trip fuelGBP 32.53
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 32.53
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 16.26
    Premium Petrol: GBP 16.26
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    13.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 25.70
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 25.70
    Round trip fuelGBP 51.41
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 51.41
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 21.68
    Diesel: GBP 25.70
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    24.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 46.27
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 46.27
    Round trip fuelGBP 92.53
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 92.53
    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 5GBP 24GBP 49GBP 107
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 16GBP 81GBP 163GBP 358
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 26GBP 129GBP 257GBP 565
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 46GBP 231GBP 463GBP 1,018

    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 4.88GBP 4.88
    Car / SUV12GBP 16.26GBP 16.26
    Van / MPV9GBP 21.68GBP 25.70GBP 25.70
    Lorry5GBP 46.27GBP 46.27

    "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
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    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 16.26
    22 trips/month
    GBP 358
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Sheffield to Birmingham

    How far is Sheffield to Birmingham?

    The highway distance from Sheffield to Birmingham is approximately 124 km. The estimated driving time is 1h 39m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Sheffield to Birmingham?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 10.3 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 16.26.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Sheffield to Birmingham?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 24.8 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 46.27 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Sheffield to Birmingham?

    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 Sheffield to Birmingham?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 3.1 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 4.88, 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 13.8 litres, costing GBP 25.70 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 25.70.

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