Route from Nottingham to Preston

The distance between Nottingham and Preston is 118 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

From: Nottingham, County: Nottinghamshire, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
118 mi , 2 h 9 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Nottingham to Preston on map



Driving directions from Nottingham to Preston

118 mi 2 h 9 min
1.
Head northwest on Derby Road (A610)
763 ft
2.
Keep left onto Derby Road (A6200)
1.5 mi
3.
Enter QMC Island and take the 2nd exit onto Derby Road (A52)
243 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Derby Road (A52)
1.2 mi
5.
Merge right onto Priory Island (A52)
124 ft
6.
Keep left onto Derby Road (A52)
1.4 mi
7.
Enter Bramcote Island and take the 2nd exit onto Brian Clough Way (A52)
108 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Brian Clough Way (A52)
1.2 mi
9.
Enter Bardills Island and take the 3rd exit onto Brian Clough Way (A52)
282 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Brian Clough Way (A52)
1.2 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1
1269 ft
12.
Enter Sandiacre Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M1
244 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.6 mi
14.
Merge right onto M1
3.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A50: Derby
1.2 mi
16.
Merge left onto A50
3.5 mi
17.
Keep right onto A50
15.9 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
283 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
4.7 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
251 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
0.8 mi
22.
Enter McDonalds Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
160 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
8.6 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A50
34 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
1.4 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A521: Blythe Bridge
891 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
224 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
953 ft
29.
Merge right onto Uttoxeter Road (A50)
2.9 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left
1263 ft
31.
Enter Heron Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
481 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
0.4 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto King Street (A50)
28 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A50)
820 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto City Road (A5007)
88 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto City Road (A5007)
0.7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto City Road (A5007)
28 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto City Road (A5007)
883 ft
39.
Take the ramp
886 ft
40.
Keep right at the fork
604 ft
41.
Merge right onto Queensway (A500)
8.7 mi
42.
Enter Barthomley Interchange and take the 4th exit onto M6
908 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto M6
35.5 mi
44.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
46.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
47.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
48.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
49.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
54.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
55.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
56.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
57.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
58.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
59.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
60.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
61.
Turn right
51 ft
62.
Turn right
397 ft
63.
Turn left
87 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Nottingham to Preston by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Nottingham to Preston is £20.4 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 143 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £10.2 for the journey (£20.4 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £6.8 (£20.4 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £5.1 (£20.4 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 14.3 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £20.4 fare for the journey from Nottingham to Preston.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £20.4, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Nottingham to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.45 £ (12.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.3 £ (12.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.23 £ (12.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Nottingham to Preston

The second route from Nottingham to the Preston is 107.68 miles and takes 2 hours and 17 minutes.

The third route from Nottingham to the Preston is 122 miles and takes 2 hours and 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Nottingham to Preston is the second suggested route (108mi, 2h 17min) and costs 18.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Nottingham to Preston is the first suggested route (118mi, 2h 9min) and costs 20.4 £.

The most expensive route from Nottingham to Preston is the third suggested route (122mi, 2h 49min) and costs 21.1 £.

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 Nottingham to Preston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 118mi (distance from Nottingham to Preston) and its duration is 2h 9min. The other route is 108mi, and its duration is 2h 17min. The slowest route is 122mi, and its duration is 2h 49min.

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

Nottingham is located in Nottinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 69 meters above sea level. Nottingham has coordinates 52.9547832o,-1.1581086o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Nottingham 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.