Cost to Drive from Mandurah to Perth
73 km via the Kwinana Fwy · about 1 h driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Perth's weekly average U91 (AIP publishes no Mandurah figure)
Fuel: Perth U91 avg, week ending 18 October 2026 · distance computed once from open routing- At Perth's average the one-way trip in a typical car costs $13.92, $0.03 more than a week earlier ($13.89 at 237.9 c/L in the week ending 11 October 2026).
- That is $4.16 more than in the week ending 12 July 2026, when Perth U91 averaged 167.1 c/L and the same drive cost $9.76.
- At 73 km this is the 21st longest of the 21 corridors RegoWise prices, so at any single price it ranks 21st dearest to drive.
The Kwinana Freeway links Perth and Mandurah and is a heavily used commuter corridor along the coast south of the city. It's freeway for the trip, so the drive is quick and predictable, with traffic near the Perth end being the main thing that varies the run. Fuel and services are easy to reach throughout.
Mandurah → Perth fuel cost
Default price: Perth 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 | Perth average (238.4 c/L) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One way | Return | |||
| Economical small car / hybrid | 6.0 | 4.4 L | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 5.8 L | $13.92 | $27.85 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 8.0 L | $19.14 | $38.29 |
| One way, 6–11 L/100 km | $10–$19 | |||
| AIP's weekly report covers the 8 capital cities only. Mandurah is costed at Perth's average, the figure for that state's capital, not a local price. | ||||
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Mandurah to Perth?
- Between $10 and $19 in fuel one way at Perth's weekly average U91 (AIP publishes no Mandurah figure) for the week ending 18 October 2026 (238.4 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $13.92.
- How far is Mandurah to Perth by road?
- 73 km via the Kwinana Fwy, around 1 h 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.