Route from Lancaster to Preston

The distance between Lancaster and Preston is 22.3 miles. Travel time is 31 minutes.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
22.3 mi , 31 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
Fuel cost:
Passengers:



Route from Lancaster to Preston on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Preston

22.3 mi 31 min
1.
Head northwest on King Street (A6)
383 ft
2.
Turn right onto Common Garden Street
425 ft
3.
Continue onto Brock Street
370 ft
4.
Turn right onto Thurnham Street (A6)
1061 ft
5.
Continue onto South Road (A6)
1076 ft
6.
Enter The Pointer and take the 2nd exit onto Greaves Road (A6)
211 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
8.
Continue onto Scotforth Road (A6)
3.5 mi
9.
Continue onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M6: Preston
78 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: Preston
554 ft
12.
Keep right towards M6(S): Preston
13.1 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
1 mi
14.
Keep left towards Preston
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Broughton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Garstang Road (A6)
1 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Garstang Road (A6)
2.3 mi
17.
Turn right onto Moor Lane (A5071)
0.3 mi
18.
Turn left onto Warwick Street
245 ft
19.
Turn right onto North Street
305 ft
20.
Turn left
51 ft
21.
Turn right
397 ft
22.
Turn left
87 ft
23.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
0 ft


How much is the expense of driving from Lancaster to Preston?

The expense of driving from Lancaster to Preston, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £3.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £1.95 (£3.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.3 per passenger (£3.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £0.98 per passenger (£3.9 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 Lancaster to Preston, approximately 2.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 22.3 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 £3.9 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 Lancaster to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.35 £ (2.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.9 £ (2.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.68 £ (2.7/4) /p.

Diesel cars generally have lower fuel consumption compared to petrol cars for the following reasons:

  1. Higher Energy Density of Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel contains more energy per liter compared to petrol. This means that for the same volume of fuel, diesel engines can generate more power and travel a greater distance, resulting in lower fuel consumption.

  2. Increased Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engines: Diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios compared to petrol engines. This higher compression ratio allows diesel engines to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. As a result, diesel engines are typically more thermally efficient, translating into lower fuel consumption.

  3. Greater Torque at Lower RPM: Diesel engines tend to produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic allows diesel vehicles to maintain better fuel efficiency, particularly during steady-state cruising, as they require less throttle input to maintain speed.

These factors combined contribute to the generally lower fuel consumption observed in diesel cars compared to their petrol counterparts.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Preston

An alternative route from Lancaster to the Preston is 22.72 miles and takes 38 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Preston is the first suggested route (22.3mi, 31min) and costs 3.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Preston is the second suggested route (22.7mi, 38min) and costs 4 £.

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 Lancaster to Preston?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 22.3mi (distance from Lancaster to Preston) and its duration is 31min. The slowest route is 22.7mi, and its duration is 38min.

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

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster 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.