UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Sheffield Exeter

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

    Distance
    394
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    5h 15m
    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
    9.8 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 15.50
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 15.50
    Round trip fuelGBP 31.01
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 31.01
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 15.50
    Premium Petrol: GBP 15.50
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    32.8 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 51.68
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 51.68
    Round trip fuelGBP 103.35
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 103.35
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 51.68
    Premium Petrol: GBP 51.68
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    43.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 81.67
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 81.67
    Round trip fuelGBP 163.34
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 163.34
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 68.90
    Diesel: GBP 81.67
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    78.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 147.01
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 147.01
    Round trip fuelGBP 294.02
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 294.02
    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 16GBP 78GBP 155GBP 341
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 52GBP 258GBP 517GBP 1,137
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 82GBP 408GBP 817GBP 1,797
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 147GBP 735GBP 1,470GBP 3,234

    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 15.50GBP 15.50
    Car / SUV12GBP 51.68GBP 51.68
    Van / MPV9GBP 68.90GBP 81.67GBP 81.67
    Lorry5GBP 147.01GBP 147.01

    "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 51.68
    22 trips/month
    GBP 1,137
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Sheffield to Exeter

    How far is Sheffield to Exeter?

    The highway distance from Sheffield to Exeter is approximately 394 km. The estimated driving time is 5h 15m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 32.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 51.68.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 78.8 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 147.01 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Sheffield to Exeter?

    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 Exeter?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 9.8 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 15.50, 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 43.8 litres, costing GBP 81.67 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 81.67.

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