Route from Neath to Preston by car

The driving distance between Neath and Preston is 236 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 7 minutes by car.

From: Neath, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
236 mi , 4 h 7 min
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Route from Neath to Preston on map



Driving directions from Neath to Preston

236 mi 4 h 7 min
1.
Head southwest on The Kingsway
78 ft
2.
Turn right
162 ft
3.
Turn right onto College Street (B4290)
414 ft
4.
Continue onto Welcome Lane
249 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Strand
1192 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quay Parade (A4067)
822 ft
7.
Continue straight to stay on Quay Parade (A483)
661 ft
8.
Continue onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.3 mi
9.
Continue straight to stay on Fabian Way (A483)
769 ft
10.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.9 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.4 mi
13.
Keep left onto A465
8.1 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
296 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
156 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
192 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.6 mi
20.
Make a sharp right onto A465
0.2 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
45 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
185 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
215 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
868 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
37 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
29.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.4 mi
30.
Continue straight onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
137 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
40 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
39.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
42.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
43.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
46.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
50.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
52.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
54.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
55.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
56.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
57.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
58.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
59.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
60.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
61.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
62.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
63.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
64.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
65.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
70.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
71.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
72.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
73.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
74.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
75.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
76.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
77.
Turn right
51 ft
78.
Turn right
397 ft
79.
Turn left
87 ft
80.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Neath to Preston by car?

The journey from Neath to Preston by car comes with a price tag of £40.9 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £20.45 for the trip (£40.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £13.63 each (£40.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £10.23 each (£40.9 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 28.6 liters of fuel. And that's where the £40.9 comes from for the trip from Neath to Preston.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £40.9, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Neath to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.9 £ (25.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.6 £ (25.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.45 £ (25.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Neath to Preston

The second route from Neath to the Preston is 201.64 miles and takes 4 hours and 11 minutes.

The third route from Neath to the Preston is 200.7 miles and takes 4 hours and 37 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Neath to Preston is the third suggested route (201mi, 4h 37min) and costs 34.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Neath to Preston is the second suggested route (202mi, 4h 11min) and costs 34.9 £.

The most expensive route from Neath to Preston is the first suggested route (236mi, 4h 7min) and costs 40.9 £.

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 Neath to Preston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 236mi (distance from Neath to Preston) and its duration is 4h 7min. The other route is 202mi, and its duration is 4h 11min. The slowest route is 201mi, and its duration is 4h 37min.

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

Neath is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Neath has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Neath 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.