UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    York Southampton

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

    Distance
    408
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    5h 26m
    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
    10.2 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 16.05
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 16.05
    Round trip fuelGBP 32.11
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 32.11
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 16.05
    Premium Petrol: GBP 16.05
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    34.0 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 53.51
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 53.51
    Round trip fuelGBP 107.03
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 107.03
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 53.51
    Premium Petrol: GBP 53.51
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    45.3 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 84.57
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 84.57
    Round trip fuelGBP 169.15
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 169.15
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 71.35
    Diesel: GBP 84.57
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    81.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 152.23
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 152.23
    Round trip fuelGBP 304.47
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 304.47
    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 80GBP 161GBP 353
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 54GBP 268GBP 535GBP 1,177
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 85GBP 423GBP 846GBP 1,861
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 152GBP 761GBP 1,522GBP 3,349

    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 16.05GBP 16.05
    Car / SUV12GBP 53.51GBP 53.51
    Van / MPV9GBP 71.35GBP 84.57GBP 84.57
    Lorry5GBP 152.23GBP 152.23

    "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 53.51
    22 trips/month
    GBP 1,177
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: York to Southampton

    How far is York to Southampton?

    The highway distance from York to Southampton is approximately 408 km. The estimated driving time is 5h 26m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from York to Southampton?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 34.0 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 53.51.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from York to Southampton?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 81.6 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 152.23 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from York to Southampton?

    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 York to Southampton?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 10.2 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 16.05, 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 45.3 litres, costing GBP 84.57 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 84.57.

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