Cost to Drive from Hobart to Launceston
202 km via the Midland Hwy · about 2 h 35 min driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Hobart's weekly average U91 (AIP publishes no Launceston figure)
Fuel: Hobart U91 avg, week ending 18 October 2026 · distance computed once from open routing- At Hobart's average the one-way trip in a typical car costs $40.40, $0.13 more than a week earlier ($40.27 at 249.2 c/L in the week ending 11 October 2026).
- That is $12.38 more than in the week ending 12 July 2026, when Hobart U91 averaged 173.4 c/L and the same drive cost $28.02.
- At 202 km this is the 11th longest of the 21 corridors RegoWise prices, so at any single price it ranks 11th dearest to drive.
The Midland Highway is the main route linking Hobart and Launceston through the centre of Tasmania. It's the state's key intercity road and a straightforward drive on good highway, passing through historic towns along the way. The trip is comfortably done in a single sitting, with fuel and rest stops available in the towns en route.
Hobart → Launceston fuel cost
Default price: Hobart average U91, week ending 18 October 2026. Fuel only — tolls, wear and rest stops not included.
The breakdown at typical consumption
| Car | L/100 km | Fuel used | Hobart average (250.0 c/L) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One way | Return | |||
| Economical small car / hybrid | 6.0 | 12.1 L | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 16.2 L | $40.40 | $80.80 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 22.2 L | $55.55 | $111.10 |
| One way, 6–11 L/100 km | $30–$56 | |||
| AIP's weekly report covers the 8 capital cities only. Launceston is costed at Hobart's average, the figure for that state's capital, not a local price. | ||||
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Hobart to Launceston?
- Between $30 and $56 in fuel one way at Hobart's weekly average U91 (AIP publishes no Launceston figure) for the week ending 18 October 2026 (250.0 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $40.40.
- How far is Hobart to Launceston by road?
- 202 km via the Midland Hwy, around 2 h 35 min of driving without long stops.
Related trips
- Australian Institute of Petroleum — weekly petrol prices report, week ending 18 October 2026verified
- OSRM open routing (road distance, computed at build)cross-checked
Fuel cost only — tolls, food and accommodation not included. Distance is the practical sealed-road driving route; drive time excludes long breaks. Prices along remote corridors run above city averages. AIP weekly averages for the week ending 18 October 2026.