Route from Manchester to Preston

The distance between Manchester and Preston is 35.6 miles. Travel time is 44 minutes.

From: Manchester, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
35.6 mi , 44 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Manchester to Preston on map



Driving directions from Manchester to Preston

35.6 mi 44 min
1.
Head south on Brown Street
121 ft
2.
Turn left onto Chancery Lane
143 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Concert Lane
271 ft
4.
Turn right onto York Street
356 ft
5.
Continue onto New York Street
591 ft
6.
Turn right onto Portland Street (A5103)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Chepstow Street
526 ft
8.
Continue onto Great Bridgewater Street
827 ft
9.
Turn left onto Albion Street (A5103)
362 ft
10.
Turn right onto Whitworth Street West (B6469)
742 ft
11.
Continue straight to stay on Whitworth Street West (B6469)
141 ft
12.
Turn left onto Bridgewater Viaduct (A56)
469 ft
13.
Continue onto Chester Road (A56)
683 ft
14.
Turn left onto Deansgate Interchange
488 ft
15.
Keep right onto Deansgate Interchange
354 ft
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto A57
1075 ft
17.
Keep left onto Dawson Street (A57)
344 ft
18.
Merge right onto Regent Road (A57)
0.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Regent Road (A57)
0.6 mi
20.
Merge right towards Ring Road (M60)
3.8 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60
744 ft
22.
Keep right towards M60: Ring Road (North)
2.9 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.5 mi
24.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
25.
Keep left towards M61: Preston
18.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto M61
0.3 mi
27.
Keep left at the fork
0.3 mi
28.
Merge right onto M65
1.9 mi
29.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
30.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
35.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
36.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
37.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
38.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
39.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
40.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
41.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
42.
Turn right
51 ft
43.
Turn right
397 ft
44.
Turn left
87 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Manchester to Preston with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Manchester to Preston. The journey using petrol will set you back 6.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 3.1 pounds (£6.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.07 pounds (£6.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 1.55 pounds (£6.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Manchester and Preston is approximately 35.56 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 4.3 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (4.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 6.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Manchester to Preston is 6.2 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Manchester to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.95 £ (3.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.3 £ (3.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.98 £ (3.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Manchester to Preston

The second route from Manchester to the Preston is 37.13 miles and takes 51 minutes.

The third route from Manchester to the Preston is 31.54 miles and takes 1 hour and 2 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Manchester to Preston is the third suggested route (31.5mi, 1h 2min) and costs 5.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Manchester to Preston is the first suggested route (35.6mi, 44min) and costs 6.2 £.

The most expensive route from Manchester to Preston is the second suggested route (37.1mi, 51min) and costs 6.4 £.

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 Manchester to Preston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 35.6mi (distance from Manchester to Preston) and its duration is 44min. The other route is 37.1mi, and its duration is 51min. The slowest route is 31.5mi, and its duration is 1h 2min.

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

Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester 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.