Route from Penarth to Preston

The distance between Penarth and Preston is 212 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

From: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
212 mi , 3 h 44 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Penarth to Preston on map



Driving directions from Penarth to Preston

212 mi 3 h 44 min
1.
Head southwest on Albert Road
34 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
155 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.4 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
34 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
501 ft
7.
Turn left onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
510 ft
8.
Keep right onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
144 ft
9.
Turn right onto A4055
0.6 mi
10.
Make a slight right
278 ft
11.
Make a slight left
1004 ft
12.
Go straight onto Butetown Link (A4232)
1.4 mi
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A4234
417 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4234
211 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A4234
0.8 mi
16.
Turn right onto Adam Street (A4160)
661 ft
17.
Make a slight left onto Fitzalan Place (A4160)
1021 ft
18.
Turn right onto A4161
1.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
83 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
732 ft
21.
Make a slight left
0.3 mi
22.
Go straight onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Llanedeyrn Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A48: Newport
714 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards A48: Newport
5 mi
25.
Keep left onto A48(M)
0.4 mi
26.
Merge right onto M4
8 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
1137 ft
28.
Keep left onto M4
528 ft
29.
Merge right onto A449
12.9 mi
30.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
41.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
43.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
44.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
46.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
49.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
50.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
51.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
52.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
57.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
58.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
59.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
60.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
61.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
62.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
63.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
64.
Turn right
51 ft
65.
Turn right
397 ft
66.
Turn left
87 ft
67.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Penarth to Preston?

The expense of driving from Penarth to Preston, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £37. 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 £18.5 (£37 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.33 per passenger (£37 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.25 per passenger (£37 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 Penarth to Preston, approximately 25.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 211.73 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 £37 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.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Penarth to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.8 £ (25.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.53 £ (25.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.4 £ (25.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Penarth to Preston

The second route from Penarth to the Preston is 196.3 miles and takes 4 hours and 7 minutes.

The third route from Penarth to the Preston is 204.2 miles and takes 4 hours and 35 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Penarth to Preston is the second suggested route (196mi, 4h 7min) and costs 34.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Penarth to Preston is the third suggested route (204mi, 4h 35min) and costs 35.6 £.

The most expensive route from Penarth to Preston is the first suggested route (212mi, 3h 44min) and costs 37 £.

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 Penarth to Preston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 212mi (distance from Penarth to Preston) and its duration is 3h 44min. The other route is 196mi, and its duration is 4h 7min. The slowest route is 204mi, and its duration is 4h 35min.

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

Penarth is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 50 meters above sea level. Penarth has coordinates 51.4387980o,-3.1735070o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Penarth 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.