Indonesia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Balikpapan Ambon

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

    Distance
    1545
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    23h 46m
    highway est.
    Toll
    IDR 1699500.00
    one-way est.
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    1545 km · 23h 46m
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    Balikpapan to Ambon can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly IDR 197,142,000 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    IDR 197,142,000
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Balikpapan to Ambon

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    One-way drive time
    23h 46m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    47h 32m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    1545 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 23h 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 (Pertalite + toll)
    IDR 2987000.00
    22 trips/month
    IDR 65,714,000
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

    Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 1 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    38.6 L
    Pertalite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 386250.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 2085750.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 772500.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 4171500.00
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 386250.00
    Pertamax: IDR 492468.75
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    128.8 L
    Pertalite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 1287500.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 2987000.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 2575000.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 5974000.00
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 1287500.00
    Pertamax: IDR 1641562.50
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    171.7 L
    Dexlite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 2772416.67
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 4471916.67
    Round trip fuelIDR 5544833.33
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 8943833.33
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 1716666.67
    Dexlite: IDR 2772416.67
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    309.0 L
    Dexlite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 4990350.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 6689850.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 9980700.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 13379700.00
    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
    Pertalite
    IDR 386,250IDR 1,931,250IDR 3,862,500IDR 8,497,500
    Car / SUV
    Pertalite
    IDR 1,287,500IDR 6,437,500IDR 12,875,000IDR 28,325,000
    Van / MPV
    Dexlite
    IDR 2,772,417IDR 13,862,083IDR 27,724,167IDR 60,993,167
    Lorry
    Dexlite
    IDR 4,990,350IDR 24,951,750IDR 49,903,500IDR 109,787,700

    Add IDR 1699500.00 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/LPertalitePertamaxPertamax TurboDexliteFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40IDR 386250.00IDR 492468.75IDR 2085750.00
    Car / SUV12IDR 1287500.00IDR 1641562.50IDR 2987000.00
    Van / MPV9IDR 1716666.67IDR 2772416.67IDR 4471916.67
    Lorry5IDR 4990350.00IDR 6689850.00

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

    Today's Fuel Prices in Indonesia

    official Pertamina and ESDM retail fuel references used in all calculations above

    Main petrol benchmark
    IDR 10000.00
    Pertalite
    Cars, motorcycles, light fleets
    Higher grade petrol
    IDR 12750.00
    Pertamax
    Passenger cars and mixed fleets
    Premium petrol
    IDR 13750.00
    Pertamax Turbo
    Performance vehicles
    Commercial diesel
    IDR 16150.00
    Dexlite
    Vans, buses, lorries

    Last updated: 1 May 2026. Prices are sourced from official Pertamina and ESDM retail fuel references.

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    Common Questions: Balikpapan to Ambon

    How far is Balikpapan to Ambon?

    The highway distance from Balikpapan to Ambon is approximately 1545 km. The estimated driving time is 23h 46m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Balikpapan to Ambon?

    Plan for roughly 23h 46m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 23h 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 Balikpapan to Ambon?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 128.8 litres of petrol. At today's Pertalite price (IDR 10000.00/L), that costs IDR 1287500.00.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Balikpapan to Ambon?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 309.0 litres of diesel for this route. At IDR 16150.00/L, the fuel cost is IDR 4990350.00 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Balikpapan to Ambon?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately IDR 1699500.00. Indonesia toll estimates are derived from BPJT tariff patterns and route length. Actual charges vary by toll road, vehicle class, and segment-specific plaza tariffs.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Balikpapan to Ambon?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 38.6 litres. At today's Pertalite price, that's IDR 386250.00, 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 171.7 litres, costing IDR 2772416.67 in fuel. Add the IDR 1699500.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately IDR 4471916.67.

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