Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Townsville → Newcastle
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Townsville to Newcastle? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Australia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Townsville to Newcastle can become a recurring route cost.
At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly AUD 20,244 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.
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Delivery Time & ETA: Townsville to Newcastle
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For delivery planning, with 25h 34m 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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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 92 | AUD 460 | AUD 920 | AUD 2,024 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 307 | AUD 1,534 | AUD 3,067 | AUD 6,748 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 428 | AUD 2,141 | AUD 4,281 | AUD 9,419 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 771 | AUD 3,853 | AUD 7,707 | AUD 16,954 |
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 92.02 | AUD 97.77 | — | AUD 92.02 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 306.72 | AUD 325.90 | — | AUD 306.72 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 408.96 | — | AUD 428.14 | AUD 428.14 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 770.65 | AUD 770.65 |
"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: Townsville to Newcastle
How far is Townsville to Newcastle?
The highway distance from Townsville to Newcastle is approximately 1918 km. The estimated driving time is 25h 34m under normal highway conditions.
How long does delivery take from Townsville to Newcastle?
Plan for roughly 25h 34m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 25h 34m 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 Townsville to Newcastle?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 159.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 306.72.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Townsville to Newcastle?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 383.6 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 770.65 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Townsville 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 Townsville to Newcastle?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 48.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 92.02, 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 213.1 litres, costing AUD 428.14 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 428.14.
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