Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Adelaide Newcastle

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Adelaide to Newcastle? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Australia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    1482
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    19h 46m
    highway est.
    Toll
    AUD 0.00
    one-way est.
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    1482 km · 19h 46m
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    Adelaide to Newcastle can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly AUD 15,642 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    AUD 15,642
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Adelaide to Newcastle

    How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.

    One-way drive time
    19h 46m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    39h 32m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    1482 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 19h 46m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. These are estimates — real ETAs shift with traffic, checkpoints, and multi-stop detours. Live GPS tracking & route monitoring shows actual vehicle progress and customer-facing ETAs instead of a fixed guess.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Regular + toll)
    AUD 237.00
    22 trips/month
    AUD 5,214
    total monthly fuel cost
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

    Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 21 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    37.0 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 71.10
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 71.10
    Round trip fuelAUD 142.20
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 142.20
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 71.10
    Premium: AUD 75.54
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    123.5 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 237.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 237.00
    Round trip fuelAUD 473.99
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 473.99
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 237.00
    Premium: AUD 251.82
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    164.7 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 330.82
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 330.82
    Round trip fuelAUD 661.63
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 661.63
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 316.00
    Diesel: AUD 330.82
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    296.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 595.47
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 595.47
    Round trip fuelAUD 1190.94
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1190.94
    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
    Regular
    AUD 71AUD 355AUD 711AUD 1,564
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 237AUD 1,185AUD 2,370AUD 5,214
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 331AUD 1,654AUD 3,308AUD 7,278
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 595AUD 2,977AUD 5,955AUD 13,100

    Add AUD 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/LRegularPremiumDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40AUD 71.10AUD 75.54AUD 71.10
    Car / SUV12AUD 237.00AUD 251.82AUD 237.00
    Van / MPV9AUD 316.00AUD 330.82AUD 330.82
    Lorry5AUD 595.47AUD 595.47

    "Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.

    Today's Fuel Prices in Australia

    ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring used in all calculations above

    Standard unleaded
    AUD 1.92
    Regular
    Most passenger cars
    Higher octane petrol
    AUD 2.04
    Premium
    Passenger and fleet vehicles
    On-road diesel
    AUD 2.01
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: 21 May 2026. Prices are sourced from ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring.

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    Common Questions: Adelaide to Newcastle

    How far is Adelaide to Newcastle?

    The highway distance from Adelaide to Newcastle is approximately 1482 km. The estimated driving time is 19h 46m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Adelaide to Newcastle?

    Plan for roughly 19h 46m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 19h 46m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. Real ETAs vary with traffic, checkpoint or border delays, and multi-stop detours — which is why delivery operators track vehicles live rather than rely on a fixed estimate.

    How much petrol does a car use from Adelaide to Newcastle?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 123.5 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 237.00.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Adelaide to Newcastle?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 296.4 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 595.47 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Adelaide to Newcastle?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately AUD 0.00. Australia tolls are operator- and corridor-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages link to Linkt toll pricing references.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Adelaide to Newcastle?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 37.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 71.10, 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 164.7 litres, costing AUD 330.82 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 330.82.

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