UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Southampton → Cambridge
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Southampton to Cambridge? 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 8 | GBP 42 | GBP 84 | GBP 185 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 28 | GBP 140 | GBP 281 | GBP 617 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 44 | GBP 222 | GBP 444 | GBP 976 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 80 | GBP 399 | GBP 798 | GBP 1,757 |
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 8.42 | — | GBP 8.42 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 28.07 | — | GBP 28.07 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 37.42 | GBP 44.36 | GBP 44.36 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 79.85 | GBP 79.85 |
"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: Southampton to Cambridge
How far is Southampton to Cambridge?
The highway distance from Southampton to Cambridge is approximately 214 km. The estimated driving time is 2h 51m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Southampton to Cambridge?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 17.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 28.07.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Southampton to Cambridge?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 42.8 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 79.85 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Southampton to Cambridge?
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 Southampton to Cambridge?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 5.3 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 8.42, 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 23.8 litres, costing GBP 44.36 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 44.36.
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