UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Southampton → Milton Keynes
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Southampton to Milton Keynes? 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 6 | GBP 31 | GBP 63 | GBP 139 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 21 | GBP 105 | GBP 210 | GBP 462 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 33 | GBP 166 | GBP 332 | GBP 730 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 60 | GBP 298 | GBP 597 | GBP 1,313 |
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 6.30 | — | GBP 6.30 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 20.99 | — | GBP 20.99 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 27.98 | GBP 33.17 | GBP 33.17 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 59.70 | GBP 59.70 |
"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 Milton Keynes
How far is Southampton to Milton Keynes?
The highway distance from Southampton to Milton Keynes is approximately 160 km. The estimated driving time is 2h 8m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Southampton to Milton Keynes?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 13.3 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 20.99.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Southampton to Milton Keynes?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 32.0 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 59.70 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Southampton to Milton Keynes?
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 Milton Keynes?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 4.0 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 6.30, 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 17.8 litres, costing GBP 33.17 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 33.17.
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