Route from Preston to Bracknell Forest

The distance between Preston and Bracknell Forest is 215 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Bracknell Forest, County: Berkshire, England
215 mi , 3 h 40 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Bracknell Forest on map



Driving directions from Preston to Bracknell Forest

215 mi 3 h 40 min
1.
Head west
86 ft
2.
Turn right
49 ft
3.
Turn right
604 ft
4.
Turn left
51 ft
5.
Turn left onto North Street
101 ft
6.
Turn left onto Walker Street
800 ft
7.
Turn left onto Lancaster Road
404 ft
8.
Turn right onto Melling Street
372 ft
9.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
498 ft
10.
Keep left at the fork
389 ft
11.
Merge left onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
12.
Continue onto Stanley Street (A59)
834 ft
13.
Keep right onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
14.
Go straight onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
15.
Continue onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
216 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
187 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
20.
Keep right at the fork
287 ft
21.
Keep left onto A6
734 ft
22.
Continue onto M65
0.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
1052 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
26.
Merge right onto M6
84 mi
27.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
28.
Keep right onto M6
11.7 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
30.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
31.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
32.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
33.
Merge right onto M40
74 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
35.
Keep right at the fork
177 ft
36.
Merge right onto Handy Cross Roundabout
318 ft
37.
Turn right to stay on Handy Cross Roundabout
580 ft
38.
Keep left onto A404
4.2 mi
39.
Enter Bisham Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A404
310 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A404
2.9 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A4: Reading
1143 ft
42.
Enter The Thicket Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (A4)
3 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
333 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Cannon Lane
160 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Cannon Lane
1.2 mi
46.
Turn right onto Waltham Road
0.9 mi
47.
Turn left onto Church lane
0.4 mi
48.
Continue slightly left onto Littlefield Green (B3024)
0.6 mi
49.
Turn right onto Howe Lane
0.7 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Howe Lane
60 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Howe Lane
1.1 mi
52.
Turn left onto Bottle Lane
0.6 mi
53.
Turn right onto Ryehurst Lane
0.9 mi
54.
Turn left onto Cabbage Hill Lane
0.4 mi
55.
Continue right onto Hazelwood lane
645 ft
56.
Turn right onto Forest Road (B3034)
29 ft
57.
Turn left onto Binfield Road (B3018)
0.4 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Binfield Road (B3018)
47 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Binfield Road (B3018)
1206 ft
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Binfield Road (B3018)
145 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Binfield Road (B3018)
0.7 mi
62.
Enter Western Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Skimped Hill Lane
465 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Skimped Hill Lane
653 ft
64.
Enter Skimped Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
99 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout
136 ft
66.
Turn left
116 ft
67.
Make a slight left
96 ft
68.
Turn left
127 ft
69.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Preston to Bracknell Forest by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 37.3 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £18.65 (equivalent to 37.3/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 12.43 pounds (37.3/3) per passenger.
9.33 pounds (37.3/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(214.91 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 37.3 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)26.1 litres are consumed (214.91 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 26.1 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 26.1 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 37.3 pounds

37.3 pounds for fuel to get from Preston to Bracknell Forest
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Preston to Bracknell Forest.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.75 £ (23.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.83 £ (23.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.88 £ (23.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Bracknell Forest

The most time-consuming route from Preston to Bracknell Forest spans a distance of 222.98 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Preston to Bracknell Forest by car?

The cheapest route from Preston to Bracknell Forest is the first suggested route (215mi, 3h 40min) and costs 37.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Bracknell Forest is the second suggested route (223mi, 5h 10min) and costs 38.7 £.

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 Preston to Bracknell Forest?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 215mi (distance from Preston to Bracknell Forest) and its duration is 3h 40min. The slowest route is 223mi, and its duration is 5h 10min.

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Where is Preston located?

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.

What is the location of Bracknell Forest?

Bracknell Forest is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Bracknell Forest has coordinates 51.4153828o,-0.7536495o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bracknell Forest from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.