How far can my petrol money take me?

How it works

Understand the estimate

Litres are your budget divided by the price per litre. Distance is litres divided by fuel consumption (L/100 km), multiplied by 100. For example, R500 at R22/litre gives 22.7 litres and about 325 km at 7 L/100 km.

Make it more accurate

Use your actual petrol receipt and your car’s real-world average consumption for a better estimate.

The starting figures are examples. Replace them with the rates or prices that apply to you.

Distance is not the same as litres

A petrol budget converts into litres using the pump price. The vehicle then determines possible distance. Your actual consumption changes with traffic, hills, air conditioning, tyres and driving style. An average from your own trips is often more useful than the fuel consumption advertised for the car.

Example: At R25 per litre, R500 buys 20 litres. A car using 6 L/100 km might travel around 333 km; one using 10 L/100 km around 200 km. That is why the calculator shows both litres and estimated distance.

Before relying on the estimate

Allow extra fuel for delays and changes in consumption. Check the pump price before you fill up.

For more detail, read our calculation and editorial standards. Use your own bill, receipt or quote for current prices. These tools do not fetch live rates.