Route from Cambridge to Preston

The distance between Cambridge and Preston is 201 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
201 mi , 3 h 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambridge to Preston on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Preston

201 mi 3 h 25 min
1.
Head northwest on Hobson Street
695 ft
2.
Continue right onto King Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Short Street
13 ft
4.
Enter Four Lamps Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Avenue
169 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue
0.4 mi
6.
Turn left
148 ft
7.
Go straight onto Chesterton Road (A1134)
367 ft
8.
Make a slight right onto A1134
237 ft
9.
Keep right onto A1134
487 ft
10.
Keep left onto Milton Road (A1134)
852 ft
11.
Turn left onto Gilbert Road
0.7 mi
12.
Turn right onto Histon Road (B1049)
0.6 mi
13.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (B1049)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Histon Interchange and take the 1st exit
23 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto A14
1.3 mi
17.
Keep right onto A14
15.2 mi
18.
Continue onto A14
44.2 mi
19.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
20.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
23.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
25.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
26.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
27.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
28.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
33.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
34.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
35.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
36.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
37.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
38.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
39.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
40.
Turn right
51 ft
41.
Turn right
397 ft
42.
Turn left
87 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Cambridge to Preston by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £34.9. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £17.45 (£34.9/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £11.63 (£34.9/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £8.73 (£34.9/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 201.14 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 201.14 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 24.4 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 24.4 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £34.9.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Cambridge to Preston amounts to £34.9.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Cambridge to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11 £ (22/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.33 £ (22/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.5 £ (22/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Preston

The second route from Cambridge to the Preston is 212.02 miles and takes 3 hours and 36 minutes.

The third route from Cambridge to the Preston is 201.68 miles and takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Preston is the first suggested route (201mi, 3h 25min) and costs 34.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cambridge to Preston is the third suggested route (202mi, 4h 25min) and costs 35 £.

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Preston is the second suggested route (212mi, 3h 36min) and costs 36.8 £.

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 Cambridge to Preston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 201mi (distance from Cambridge to Preston) and its duration is 3h 25min. The other route is 212mi, and its duration is 3h 36min. The slowest route is 202mi, and its duration is 4h 25min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Cambridge to Preston by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Cambridge to Preston. It provides driving directions from Cambridge to Preston, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Cambridge - 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge located?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge 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.