UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Southampton → Reading
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Southampton to Reading? 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 3 | GBP 16 | GBP 32 | GBP 70 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 11 | GBP 53 | GBP 106 | GBP 234 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 17 | GBP 84 | GBP 168 | GBP 369 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 30 | GBP 151 | GBP 302 | GBP 665 |
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 3.19 | — | GBP 3.19 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 10.62 | — | GBP 10.62 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 14.17 | GBP 16.79 | GBP 16.79 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 30.22 | GBP 30.22 |
"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 Reading
How far is Southampton to Reading?
The highway distance from Southampton to Reading is approximately 81 km. The estimated driving time is 1h 5m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Southampton to Reading?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 6.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 10.62.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Southampton to Reading?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 16.2 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 30.22 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Southampton to Reading?
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 Reading?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 2.0 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 3.19, 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 9.0 litres, costing GBP 16.79 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 16.79.
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