Barrow-in-Furness Preston by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Barrow-in-Furness and Preston by car is 68 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

How far is Preston from Barrow-in-Furness? The driving distance is 68 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Barrow-in-Furness, County: Cumbria, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
68 mi , 1 h 21 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston on map



Driving directions from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston

68 mi 1 h 21 min
1.
Head northeast
92 ft
2.
Turn left onto Rawlinson Street
0.6 mi
3.
Turn right onto Abbey Road
2 mi
4.
Turn left onto Breast Mill Beck Road
0.5 mi
5.
Make a slight left onto Park Road
0.7 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
216 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
159 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ulverston Road (A590)
110 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Ulverston Road (A590)
2 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A590: Ulverston
176 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards A590: Ulverston
1.7 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Road (A590)
193 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto County Road (A590)
970 ft
16.
Continue onto Quay Street (A590)
549 ft
17.
Continue onto Canal Street (A590)
1078 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
39 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
2.9 mi
20.
Enter Greenodd Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
170 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
4.7 mi
22.
Make a slight right onto A590
1076 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
117 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
5.7 mi
25.
Enter Meathop Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
174 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
5.5 mi
27.
Continue onto A590
0.4 mi
28.
Enter Brettargh Holt Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A590: Penrith
766 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards A590: Penrith
1132 ft
30.
Continue onto A590
3.2 mi
31.
Enter Crooklands Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M6: The South
809 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: The South
0.3 mi
33.
Merge right onto M6
30.5 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
1 mi
35.
Keep left towards Preston
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Broughton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Garstang Road (A6)
1 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Garstang Road (A6)
2.3 mi
38.
Turn right onto Moor Lane (A5071)
0.3 mi
39.
Turn left onto Warwick Street
245 ft
40.
Turn right onto North Street
305 ft
41.
Turn left
51 ft
42.
Turn right
397 ft
43.
Turn left
87 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 11.9 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 144 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £5.95 (equivalent to 11.9/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 3.97 pounds (11.9/3) per passenger.
2.98 pounds (11.9/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(68.36 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per litre for fuel equals 11.9 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)8.3 litres are consumed (68.36 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 8.3 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 8.3 litres x 144 pence per litre, or 11.9 pounds

11.9 pounds for fuel to get from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.15 £ (8.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.77 £ (8.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.08 £ (8.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston

The second route from Barrow-in-Furness to the Preston is 69.69 miles and takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston by car?

The cheapest route from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston is the first suggested route (68mi, 1h 21min) and costs 11.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston is the second suggested route (70mi, 1h 40min) and costs 12.2 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 68mi (distance from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston) and its duration is 1h 21min. The slowest route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 40min.

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Where is Barrow-in-Furness located?

Barrow-in-Furness is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Barrow-in-Furness has coordinates 54.1089670o,-3.2188940o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barrow-in-Furness from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Preston?

Preston is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Preston has coordinates 53.7632010o,-2.7030900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Preston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.