Indonesia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Palembang Semarang

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

    Distance
    920
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    14h 9m
    highway est.
    Toll
    IDR 1012000.00
    one-way est.
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    920 km · 14h 9m
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    Palembang to Semarang can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly IDR 117,392,000 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

    Monthly route scenario
    IDR 117,392,000
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Palembang to Semarang

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    One-way drive time
    14h 9m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    28h 18m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    920 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 14h 9m 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 1778666.67
    22 trips/month
    IDR 39,130,667
    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 1 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    23.0 L
    Pertalite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 230000.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 1242000.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 460000.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 2484000.00
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 230000.00
    Pertamax: IDR 293250.00
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    76.7 L
    Pertalite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 766666.67
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 1778666.67
    Round trip fuelIDR 1533333.33
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 3557333.33
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 766666.67
    Pertamax: IDR 977500.00
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    102.2 L
    Dexlite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 1650888.89
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 2662888.89
    Round trip fuelIDR 3301777.78
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 5325777.78
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 1022222.22
    Dexlite: IDR 1650888.89
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    184.0 L
    Dexlite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 2971600.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 3983600.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 5943200.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 7967200.00
    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 230,000IDR 1,150,000IDR 2,300,000IDR 5,060,000
    Car / SUV
    Pertalite
    IDR 766,667IDR 3,833,333IDR 7,666,667IDR 16,866,667
    Van / MPV
    Dexlite
    IDR 1,650,889IDR 8,254,444IDR 16,508,889IDR 36,319,556
    Lorry
    Dexlite
    IDR 2,971,600IDR 14,858,000IDR 29,716,000IDR 65,375,200

    Add IDR 1012000.00 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 230000.00IDR 293250.00IDR 1242000.00
    Car / SUV12IDR 766666.67IDR 977500.00IDR 1778666.67
    Van / MPV9IDR 1022222.22IDR 1650888.89IDR 2662888.89
    Lorry5IDR 2971600.00IDR 3983600.00

    "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: Palembang to Semarang

    How far is Palembang to Semarang?

    The highway distance from Palembang to Semarang is approximately 920 km. The estimated driving time is 14h 9m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Palembang to Semarang?

    Plan for roughly 14h 9m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 14h 9m 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 Palembang to Semarang?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 76.7 litres of petrol. At today's Pertalite price (IDR 10000.00/L), that costs IDR 766666.67.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Palembang to Semarang?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 184.0 litres of diesel for this route. At IDR 16150.00/L, the fuel cost is IDR 2971600.00 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Palembang to Semarang?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately IDR 1012000.00. 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 Palembang to Semarang?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 23.0 litres. At today's Pertalite price, that's IDR 230000.00, 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 102.2 litres, costing IDR 1650888.89 in fuel. Add the IDR 1012000.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately IDR 2662888.89.

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