Cost to Drive from Melbourne to Bendigo
152 km via the Calder Fwy · about 2 h driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Melbourne's weekly average U91 (AIP publishes no Bendigo figure)
Fuel: Melbourne U91 avg, week ending 18 October 2026 · distance computed once from open routing- At Melbourne's average the one-way trip in a typical car costs $29.39, $0.16 more than a week earlier ($29.23 at 240.4 c/L in the week ending 11 October 2026).
- That is $9.09 more than in the week ending 12 July 2026, when Melbourne U91 averaged 166.9 c/L and the same drive cost $20.30.
- At 152 km this is the 15th longest of the 21 corridors RegoWise prices, so at any single price it ranks 15th dearest to drive.
The Calder Freeway is the main route between Melbourne and Bendigo, running north through central Victoria to the old goldfields city. It's a straightforward drive on good freeway for much of its length and a regular commuter and visitor corridor. The trip is easily managed in a single sitting, with fuel and rest stops available along the way.
Melbourne → Bendigo fuel cost
Default price: Melbourne 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 | Melbourne average (241.7 c/L) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One way | Return | |||
| Economical small car / hybrid | 6.0 | 9.1 L | $22.04 | $44.09 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 12.2 L | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 16.7 L | $40.41 | $80.82 |
| One way, 6–11 L/100 km | $22–$40 | |||
| AIP's weekly report covers the 8 capital cities only. Bendigo is costed at Melbourne's average, the figure for that state's capital, not a local price. | ||||
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Melbourne to Bendigo?
- Between $22 and $40 in fuel one way at Melbourne's weekly average U91 (AIP publishes no Bendigo figure) for the week ending 18 October 2026 (241.7 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $29.39.
- How far is Melbourne to Bendigo by road?
- 152 km via the Calder Fwy, around 2 h of driving without long stops.
Related trips
- Melbourne → Sydney
- Adelaide → Melbourne
- Canberra → Melbourne
- Geelong → Melbourne
- Melbourne → Ballarat
- Melbourne fuel prices
- 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.