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 price
Fuel: Hobart U91 avg, week ending 30 August 2026 · distance computed once from open routingThe 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 30 August 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 | 12.1 L | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 16.2 L | $33.48 | $66.97 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 22.2 L | $46.04 | $92.08 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Hobart to Launceston?
- Between $25 and $46 in fuel one way at this week's Hobart average price (207.2 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $33.48.
- 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 30 August 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. Updated each week from AIP's Monday report; this is the week ending 30 August 2026.