Indonesia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Palu Ambon

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

    Distance
    1169
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    17h 59m
    highway est.
    Toll
    IDR 1285900.00
    one-way est.
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    1169 km · 17h 59m
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    Palu to Ambon can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly IDR 149,164,400 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    IDR 149,164,400
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Palu to Ambon

    How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.

    One-way drive time
    17h 59m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    35h 58m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    1169 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 17h 59m 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 2260066.67
    22 trips/month
    IDR 49,721,467
    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
    29.2 L
    Pertalite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 292250.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 1578150.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 584500.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 3156300.00
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 292250.00
    Pertamax: IDR 372618.75
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    97.4 L
    Pertalite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 974166.67
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 2260066.67
    Round trip fuelIDR 1948333.33
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 4520133.33
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 974166.67
    Pertamax: IDR 1242062.50
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    129.9 L
    Dexlite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 2097705.56
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 3383605.56
    Round trip fuelIDR 4195411.11
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 6767211.11
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 1298888.89
    Dexlite: IDR 2097705.56
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    233.8 L
    Dexlite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 3775870.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 5061770.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 7551740.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 10123540.00
    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 292,250IDR 1,461,250IDR 2,922,500IDR 6,429,500
    Car / SUV
    Pertalite
    IDR 974,167IDR 4,870,833IDR 9,741,667IDR 21,431,667
    Van / MPV
    Dexlite
    IDR 2,097,706IDR 10,488,528IDR 20,977,056IDR 46,149,522
    Lorry
    Dexlite
    IDR 3,775,870IDR 18,879,350IDR 37,758,700IDR 83,069,140

    Add IDR 1285900.00 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 292250.00IDR 372618.75IDR 1578150.00
    Car / SUV12IDR 974166.67IDR 1242062.50IDR 2260066.67
    Van / MPV9IDR 1298888.89IDR 2097705.56IDR 3383605.56
    Lorry5IDR 3775870.00IDR 5061770.00

    "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: Palu to Ambon

    How far is Palu to Ambon?

    The highway distance from Palu to Ambon is approximately 1169 km. The estimated driving time is 17h 59m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Palu to Ambon?

    Plan for roughly 17h 59m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 17h 59m 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 Palu to Ambon?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 97.4 litres of petrol. At today's Pertalite price (IDR 10000.00/L), that costs IDR 974166.67.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 233.8 litres of diesel for this route. At IDR 16150.00/L, the fuel cost is IDR 3775870.00 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Palu to Ambon?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately IDR 1285900.00. 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 Palu to Ambon?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 29.2 litres. At today's Pertalite price, that's IDR 292250.00, 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 129.9 litres, costing IDR 2097705.56 in fuel. Add the IDR 1285900.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately IDR 3383605.56.

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