Route from Bournemouth to Preston

The distance between Bournemouth and Preston is 272 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
272 mi , 4 h 34 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bournemouth to Preston on map



Driving directions from Bournemouth to Preston

272 mi 4 h 34 min
1.
Head southeast on Terrace Road
165 ft
2.
Continue onto Exeter Road
543 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Exeter Road (B3066)
19 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Exeter Road (B3066)
617 ft
5.
Continue onto Bath Road (B3066)
1088 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (B3066)
99 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (B3066)
862 ft
8.
Enter St Peter's Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (B3066)
72 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (B3066)
1057 ft
10.
Enter Lansdowne Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lansdowne Road (B3064)
63 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Lansdowne Road (B3064)
566 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Oxford Road
148 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road
860 ft
14.
Turn left onto St Pauls Road
561 ft
15.
Enter St Pauls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wessex Way (A338)
302 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessex Way (A338)
2.2 mi
17.
Continue onto Spur Road (A338)
6.8 mi
18.
Enter Ashley Heath Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
571 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
20.
Keep right at the fork
969 ft
21.
Merge right onto A31
11.2 mi
22.
Continue onto M27
8.4 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3
10.3 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A34
1252 ft
25.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
338 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
62 mi
27.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
44.4 mi
29.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
31.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
32.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
33.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
34.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
36.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
37.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
38.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
39.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
44.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
45.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
46.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
47.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
48.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
49.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
50.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
51.
Turn right
51 ft
52.
Turn right
397 ft
53.
Turn left
87 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Bournemouth to Preston?

The expense of driving from Bournemouth to Preston, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £47.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £23.6 (£47.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £15.73 per passenger (£47.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £11.8 per passenger (£47.2 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Bournemouth to Preston, approximately 33 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 272.25 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £47.2 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Bournemouth to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.9 £ (29.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.93 £ (29.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.45 £ (29.8/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Bournemouth to Preston

The second route from Bournemouth to the Preston is 261.64 miles and takes 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bournemouth to Preston by car?

The cheapest route from Bournemouth to Preston is the second suggested route (262mi, 4h 54min) and costs 45.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bournemouth to Preston is the first suggested route (272mi, 4h 34min) and costs 47.2 £.

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 Bournemouth to Preston?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 272mi (distance from Bournemouth to Preston) and its duration is 4h 34min. The slowest route is 262mi, and its duration is 4h 54min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bournemouth to Preston by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bournemouth to Preston. It provides driving directions from Bournemouth to Preston, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bournemouth - Preston route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Bournemouth to Preston with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Bournemouth located?

Bournemouth is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Bournemouth has coordinates 50.7191640o,-1.8807690o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bournemouth 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.