Multi-Stop Route Time Calculator
Estimate multi-stop delivery route duration from distance, average speed, stop service time and depot activity.
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Calculation breakdown
- Route duration
- distance ÷ average speed + stops × minutes per stop ÷ 60 + fixed minutes ÷ 60
Worked example
A 180 km route at 60 km/h with 24 twelve-minute stops and 45 fixed minutes totals 8.55 hours: 3 driving and 4.8 servicing.
Assumptions
- Average speed includes normal movement delays but not separately entered stop time.
- Stop service time is represented by one route average.
Sources
Rates effective 23 August 2026.
How this calculator works
Estimate total route duration from road distance, average driving speed, stop count, average service time and fixed depot time. The breakdown shows whether road travel, customer service or depot activity consumes the larger share of a planned run. The result is kept transparent so the entered measurements can be checked against source records, physical labels and the operating plan before it is used.
Frequently asked questions
What should I verify for the multi-stop route time result?
Use historical averages for the lane, time of day, customer type, loading process and current fatigue-compliant work plan. Record the basis beside the result so another person can reproduce the estimate.
Why can the real multi-stop route time outcome differ?
Traffic variability, breaks, queues, failed access, weather and legal work/rest requirements are not automatically added. Recalculate whenever a load, measurement, route or operating assumption changes.
Does this multi-stop route time calculation prove compliance?
No. It is a planning calculation using the values entered. For this topic, use historical averages for the lane, time of day, customer type, loading process and current fatigue-compliant work plan. Confirm current Australian requirements and competent advice wherever safety, legal compliance or equipment selection is involved.