Route from Preston to Cambridge

The distance between Preston and Cambridge is 203 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
203 mi , 3 h 27 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Cambridge on map



Driving directions from Preston to Cambridge

203 mi 3 h 27 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
38.9 mi
29.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
30.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
31.
Continue onto M11
3 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards A603: Cambridge
0.3 mi
33.
Continue onto A603
353 ft
34.
Enter Haggis Farm Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A603
76 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A603
1.7 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Fen Causeway (A1134)
193 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto The Fen Causeway (A1134)
0.4 mi
38.
Turn left onto Trumpington Road (A603)
183 ft
39.
Turn right onto Lensfield Road (A603)
0.3 mi
40.
Continue onto Gonville Place (A603)
0.3 mi
41.
Turn left onto Parkside
1036 ft
42.
Continue onto Parker Street
737 ft
43.
Continue slightly left onto Emmanuel Street
479 ft
44.
Turn right onto Saint Andrew's Street
551 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Preston to Cambridge by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 35.1 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 £17.55 (equivalent to 35.1/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 11.7 pounds (35.1/3) per passenger.
8.78 pounds (35.1/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(202.74 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 35.1 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)24.6 litres are consumed (202.74 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 24.6 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 24.6 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 35.1 pounds

35.1 pounds for fuel to get from Preston to Cambridge
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Preston to Cambridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.1 £ (22.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.4 £ (22.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.55 £ (22.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Cambridge

The second route from Preston to the Cambridge is 213.46 miles and takes 3 hours and 38 minutes.

The third route from Preston to the Cambridge is 209.59 miles and takes 4 hours and 26 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Cambridge is the first suggested route (203mi, 3h 27min) and costs 35.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Preston to Cambridge is the third suggested route (210mi, 4h 26min) and costs 36.3 £.

The most expensive route from Preston to Cambridge is the second suggested route (213mi, 3h 38min) 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 Preston to Cambridge?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 203mi (distance from Preston to Cambridge) and its duration is 3h 27min. The other route is 213mi, and its duration is 3h 38min. The slowest route is 210mi, and its duration is 4h 26min.

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

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.