Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Sydney → Wollongong
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Sydney to Wollongong? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Australia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Sydney to Wollongong can become a recurring route cost.
At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly AUD 865 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.
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Delivery Time & ETA: Sydney to Wollongong
How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.
Normal highway conditions, excl. loading
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Highway routing
For delivery planning, a one-way drive of 1h 6m keeps same-day delivery comfortable — a single driver can often complete the round trip within one shift. 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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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 21 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 Regular | AUD 4 | AUD 20 | AUD 39 | AUD 87 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 13 | AUD 66 | AUD 131 | AUD 288 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 18 | AUD 92 | AUD 183 | AUD 403 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 33 | AUD 165 | AUD 329 | AUD 725 |
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.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | AUD 3.93 | AUD 4.18 | — | AUD 3.93 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 13.11 | AUD 13.93 | — | AUD 13.11 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 17.48 | — | AUD 18.30 | AUD 18.30 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 32.95 | AUD 32.95 |
"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
Last updated: 21 May 2026. Prices are sourced from ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring.
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Common Questions: Sydney to Wollongong
How far is Sydney to Wollongong?
The highway distance from Sydney to Wollongong is approximately 82 km. The estimated driving time is 1h 6m under normal highway conditions.
How long does delivery take from Sydney to Wollongong?
Plan for roughly 1h 6m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, a one-way drive of 1h 6m keeps same-day delivery comfortable — a single driver can often complete the round trip within one shift. 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 Sydney to Wollongong?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 6.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 13.11.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Sydney to Wollongong?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 16.4 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 32.95 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Sydney to Wollongong?
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 Sydney to Wollongong?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 2.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 3.93, 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 9.1 litres, costing AUD 18.30 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 18.30.
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