Cost to Drive from Newcastle to Sydney
162 km via the M1 Pacific Mwy · about 2 h 15 min driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Newcastle's weekly average price
Fuel: Sydney U91 avg, week ending 12 July 2026 · distance computed once from open routingThe Pacific Motorway links Sydney and Newcastle and carries heavy commuter and freight traffic, so it's a familiar drive for anyone travelling the region regularly. It's motorway for most of the way, which keeps the run predictable. If you route through Sydney's tunnel and motorway network at the southern end, expect tolls on that part of the trip, though the corridor itself between the cities is toll-free.
Newcastle → Sydney fuel cost
Default price: Sydney average U91, week ending 12 July 2026. Fuel only — tolls, wear and rest stops not included.
The breakdown at typical consumption
| Car | L/100 km | Fuel used | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economical small car / hybrid | 6.0 | 9.7 L | $16.09 | $32.17 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 13.0 L | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 17.8 L | $29.49 | $58.98 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Newcastle to Sydney?
- Between $16 and $29 in fuel one way at this week's Sydney average price (165.5 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $21.45.
- How far is Newcastle to Sydney by road?
- 162 km via the M1 Pacific Mwy, around 2 h 15 min of driving without long stops.
Related trips
- Australian Institute of Petroleum — weekly prices reportverified
- 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.