Cost to Drive from Melbourne to Geelong
75 km via the Princes Fwy · about 1 h 5 min driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Melbourne's weekly average price
Fuel: Melbourne U91 avg, week ending 30 August 2026 · distance computed once from open routingGeelong sits a short hop from Melbourne along the Princes Freeway, and the two cities are closely linked by daily commuters. It's a quick, high-standard freeway run rather than a proper road trip, and traffic near the Melbourne end is the main thing that varies the drive. Fuel and services are easy to reach at either end.
Melbourne → Geelong fuel cost
Default price: Melbourne 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 | 4.5 L | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 6.0 L | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 8.3 L | $16.89 | $33.78 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Melbourne to Geelong?
- Between $9 and $17 in fuel one way at this week's Melbourne average price (204.7 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $12.28.
- How far is Melbourne to Geelong by road?
- 75 km via the Princes Fwy, around 1 h 5 min of driving without long stops.
Related trips
- Geelong → Melbourne (reverse)
- Melbourne → Sydney
- Melbourne → Adelaide
- Melbourne → Canberra
- Melbourne → Ballarat
- Melbourne → Bendigo
- Melbourne fuel prices
- 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.