Route from Preston to Bradford

The distance between Preston and Bradford is 63 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Bradford, County: West Yorkshire, England
63 mi , 1 h 10 min
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Route from Preston to Bradford on map



Driving directions from Preston to Bradford

63 mi 1 h 10 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
1.6 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
24.
Enter Clayton Brook Interchange and take the 4th exit onto M61
0.3 mi
25.
Exit the roundabout onto M61
19.2 mi
26.
Keep left towards M60: Bury
4.3 mi
27.
Continue onto M62
27.4 mi
28.
Keep left onto M606
2.7 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto M606
1143 ft
30.
Enter Staygate Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rooley Lane (A6177)
244 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Rooley Lane (A6177)
585 ft
32.
Continue onto Mayo Avenue (A6177)
0.4 mi
33.
Make a slight right
308 ft
34.
Turn right onto Manchester Road (A641)
1.4 mi
35.
Continue onto Prince's Way (A6181)
915 ft
36.
Continue onto Godwin Street (A6181)
421 ft
37.
Turn left onto Sunbridge Road (A6181)
323 ft
38.
Turn right onto Barry Street (A6181)
929 ft
39.
Turn left
81 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Preston to Bradford by car?

The journey from Preston to Bradford by car comes with a price tag of £10.9 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 £5.45 for the trip (£10.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £3.63 each (£10.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £2.73 each (£10.9 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 7.6 liters of fuel. And that's where the £10.9 comes from for the trip from Preston to Bradford.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £10.9, 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.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Preston to Bradford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.45 £ (6.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.3 £ (6.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.73 £ (6.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Bradford

The slowest route from Preston to the Bradford is 52.94 miles and takes 1 hour and 12 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Bradford is the second suggested route (52.9mi, 1h 12min) and costs 9.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Bradford is the first suggested route (63mi, 1h 10min) and costs 10.9 £.

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 Preston to Bradford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 63mi (distance from Preston to Bradford) and its duration is 1h 10min. The slowest route is 52.9mi, and its duration is 1h 12min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Preston to Bradford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Preston to Bradford. It provides driving directions from Preston to Bradford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Preston - Bradford 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 Preston to Bradford with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

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 Bradford?

Bradford is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 128 meters above sea level. Bradford has coordinates 53.7959840o,-1.7593980o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bradford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.