Haulage cost calculator (UK)
Work out what a journey really costs and what you should charge. Defaults are typical 2026 UK figures — adjust them to your operation.
Standing costs cover insurance, VED, O-licence, finance and overheads spread per working day.
Your costs
- Fuel (107 litres)
- £158
- Driver (5.3 hrs)
- £99
- Standing costs
- £113
- Maintenance & tyres
- £28
- Total cost
- £398
- Cost per mile
- £1.99
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Frequently asked questions
How much does haulage cost per mile in the UK?
Typical full operating costs range from roughly £0.85–£1.20 per mile for a small van up to £2.30–£3.10 per mile for a 44-tonne artic, depending on fuel prices, driver pay, utilisation and overheads. Use the calculator above with your own figures for an accurate number.
What should a haulage rate include?
A sustainable rate covers fuel, driver wages (including loading time), vehicle standing costs (insurance, VED, O-licence, finance), maintenance and tyres, plus a margin. Rates that only cover fuel and driver are loss-making once overheads are counted.
How do return loads change the economics?
If you secure a backload, the fixed costs of the round trip are spread over two paying jobs, so you can quote more competitively on each leg and still improve total margin. Browse free return loads on Loadmarket to fill empty legs.