UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Portsmouth Sunderland

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Portsmouth to Sunderland? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United Kingdom fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    546
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    7h 17m
    highway est.
    Toll
    GBP 0.00
    one-way est.
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    546 km · 7h 17m
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    Portsmouth to Sunderland can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly GBP 4,726 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    GBP 4,726
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Portsmouth to Sunderland

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

    One-way drive time
    7h 17m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    14h 34m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    546 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, at 7h 17m one-way, same-day delivery is achievable but the round trip exceeds a single driver shift, so plan an early dispatch or a 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 (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 71.61
    22 trips/month
    GBP 1,575
    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 18 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    13.7 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 21.48
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 21.48
    Round trip fuelGBP 42.97
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 42.97
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 21.48
    Premium Petrol: GBP 21.48
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    45.5 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 71.61
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 71.61
    Round trip fuelGBP 143.22
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 143.22
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 71.61
    Premium Petrol: GBP 71.61
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    60.7 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 113.18
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 113.18
    Round trip fuelGBP 226.36
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 226.36
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 95.48
    Diesel: GBP 113.18
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    109.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 203.72
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 203.72
    Round trip fuelGBP 407.45
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 407.45
    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
    Petrol
    GBP 21GBP 107GBP 215GBP 473
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 72GBP 358GBP 716GBP 1,575
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 113GBP 566GBP 1,132GBP 2,490
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 204GBP 1,019GBP 2,037GBP 4,482

    Add GBP 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/LPetrolDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40GBP 21.48GBP 21.48
    Car / SUV12GBP 71.61GBP 71.61
    Van / MPV9GBP 95.48GBP 113.18GBP 113.18
    Lorry5GBP 203.72GBP 203.72

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

    Today's Fuel Prices in United Kingdom

    GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices used in all calculations above

    Average unleaded petrol
    GBP 1.57
    Petrol
    Cars, motorcycles, light fleets
    Average diesel
    GBP 1.87
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: 18 May 2026. Prices are sourced from GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices.

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    Common Questions: Portsmouth to Sunderland

    How far is Portsmouth to Sunderland?

    The highway distance from Portsmouth to Sunderland is approximately 546 km. The estimated driving time is 7h 17m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Portsmouth to Sunderland?

    Plan for roughly 7h 17m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, at 7h 17m one-way, same-day delivery is achievable but the round trip exceeds a single driver shift, so plan an early dispatch or a 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 Portsmouth to Sunderland?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 45.5 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 71.61.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Portsmouth to Sunderland?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 109.2 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 203.72 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Portsmouth to Sunderland?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately GBP 0.00. Most UK road charges are limited to specific crossings, bridges, tunnels, or the M6 Toll. This rollout keeps the route-level baseline at zero and links the official charge pages for the main tolled corridors.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Portsmouth to Sunderland?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 13.7 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 21.48, 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 60.7 litres, costing GBP 113.18 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 113.18.

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