Route from Preston to Castle Point
The distance between Preston and Castle Point is 249 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Driving directions from Preston to Castle Point
How much is the expense of driving from Preston to Castle Point?
The expense of driving from Preston to Castle Point, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £43.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £21.65 (£43.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.43 per passenger (£43.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.83 per passenger (£43.3 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 Preston to Castle Point, approximately 30.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 249.5 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 £43.3 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.
Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:
Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.
Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.
Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.
Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Preston to Castle Point.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.65 £ (27.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.1 £ (27.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.83 £ (27.3/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Preston to Castle Point
The slowest route from Preston to the Castle Point is 261.24 miles and takes 4 hours and 27 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Preston to Castle Point by car?
The cheapest route from Preston to Castle Point is the first suggested route (249mi, 4h 14min) and costs 43.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Preston to Castle Point is the second suggested route (261mi, 4h 27min) and costs 45.3 £.
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 Castle Point?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 249mi (distance from Preston to Castle Point) and its duration is 4h 14min. The slowest route is 261mi, and its duration is 4h 27min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Preston to Castle Point by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Preston to Castle Point. It provides driving directions from Preston to Castle Point, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Preston - Castle Point 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 Castle Point 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 Castle Point?
Castle Point is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Castle Point has coordinates 51.5345547o,0.5905060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Castle Point from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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