Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Newcastle Brisbane

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

    Distance
    742
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    9h 54m
    highway est.
    Toll
    AUD 0.00
    one-way est.
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    742 km · 9h 54m
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    Newcastle to Brisbane can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly AUD 7,831 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    AUD 7,831
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Newcastle to Brisbane

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

    One-way drive time
    9h 54m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    19h 48m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    742 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 9h 54m 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 118.66
    22 trips/month
    AUD 2,610
    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
    18.6 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 35.60
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 35.60
    Round trip fuelAUD 71.19
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 71.19
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 35.60
    Premium: AUD 37.82
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    61.8 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 118.66
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 118.66
    Round trip fuelAUD 237.32
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 237.32
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 118.66
    Premium: AUD 126.08
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    82.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 165.63
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 165.63
    Round trip fuelAUD 331.26
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 331.26
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 158.21
    Diesel: AUD 165.63
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    148.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 298.14
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 298.14
    Round trip fuelAUD 596.27
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 596.27
    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 36AUD 178AUD 356AUD 783
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 119AUD 593AUD 1,187AUD 2,610
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 166AUD 828AUD 1,656AUD 3,644
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 298AUD 1,491AUD 2,981AUD 6,559

    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 35.60AUD 37.82AUD 35.60
    Car / SUV12AUD 118.66AUD 126.08AUD 118.66
    Van / MPV9AUD 158.21AUD 165.63AUD 165.63
    Lorry5AUD 298.14AUD 298.14

    "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: Newcastle to Brisbane

    How far is Newcastle to Brisbane?

    The highway distance from Newcastle to Brisbane is approximately 742 km. The estimated driving time is 9h 54m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Newcastle to Brisbane?

    Plan for roughly 9h 54m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 9h 54m 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 Newcastle to Brisbane?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 61.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 118.66.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 148.4 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 298.14 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Newcastle to Brisbane?

    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 Newcastle to Brisbane?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 18.6 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 35.60, 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 82.4 litres, costing AUD 165.63 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 165.63.

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