Route from Preston to Canterbury

The distance between Preston and Canterbury is 286 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
286 mi , 4 h 48 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Canterbury on map



Driving directions from Preston to Canterbury

286 mi 4 h 48 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
37.9 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
30.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
32.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
33.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
34.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
36.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
38.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
40.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
42.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
43.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
44.
Continue onto M2
25.3 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
4.9 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
49.
Continue onto A2050
1 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
137 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
38 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1242 ft
54.
Turn right onto North Lane
1048 ft
55.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
56.
Turn left onto Pound Lane
291 ft
57.
Continue onto St Radigund's Street
358 ft
58.
Turn right onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
59.
Turn right onto King Street
812 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Preston to Canterbury?

The expense of driving from Preston to Canterbury using petrol amounts to £49.6. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £24.8 (£49.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £16.53 per person (£49.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £12.4 per person (£49.6 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 34.7 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £49.6 for the trip from Preston to Canterbury.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Preston to Canterbury.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.65 £ (31.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.43 £ (31.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.83 £ (31.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Canterbury

The second route from Preston to the Canterbury is 302.83 miles and takes 5 hours and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Canterbury is the first suggested route (286mi, 4h 48min) and costs 49.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Canterbury is the second suggested route (303mi, 5h 4min) and costs 52.5 £.

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 Canterbury?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 286mi (distance from Preston to Canterbury) and its duration is 4h 48min. The slowest route is 303mi, and its duration is 5h 4min.

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

Canterbury is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Canterbury has coordinates 51.2802330o,1.0789089o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Canterbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.