Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Toowoomba Mackay

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

    Distance
    920
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    12h 16m
    highway est.
    Toll
    AUD 0.00
    one-way est.
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    920 km · 12h 16m
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    Toowoomba to Mackay can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly AUD 9,710 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

    Monthly route scenario
    AUD 9,710
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Toowoomba to Mackay

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    One-way drive time
    12h 16m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    24h 32m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    920 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 12h 16m 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 147.12
    22 trips/month
    AUD 3,237
    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
    23.0 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 44.14
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 44.14
    Round trip fuelAUD 88.27
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 88.27
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 44.14
    Premium: AUD 46.90
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    76.7 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 147.12
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 147.12
    Round trip fuelAUD 294.25
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 294.25
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 147.12
    Premium: AUD 156.32
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    102.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 205.36
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 205.36
    Round trip fuelAUD 410.73
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 410.73
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 196.16
    Diesel: AUD 205.36
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    184.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 369.66
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 369.66
    Round trip fuelAUD 739.31
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 739.31
    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 44AUD 221AUD 441AUD 971
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 147AUD 736AUD 1,471AUD 3,237
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 205AUD 1,027AUD 2,054AUD 4,518
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 370AUD 1,848AUD 3,697AUD 8,132

    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 44.14AUD 46.90AUD 44.14
    Car / SUV12AUD 147.12AUD 156.32AUD 147.12
    Van / MPV9AUD 196.16AUD 205.36AUD 205.36
    Lorry5AUD 369.66AUD 369.66

    "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: Toowoomba to Mackay

    How far is Toowoomba to Mackay?

    The highway distance from Toowoomba to Mackay is approximately 920 km. The estimated driving time is 12h 16m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Toowoomba to Mackay?

    Plan for roughly 12h 16m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 12h 16m 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 Toowoomba to Mackay?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 76.7 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 147.12.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Toowoomba to Mackay?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 184.0 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 369.66 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Toowoomba to Mackay?

    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 Toowoomba to Mackay?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 23.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 44.14, 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 102.2 litres, costing AUD 205.36 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 205.36.

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