Route from Preston to Castle Point

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

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Castle Point, County: Essex, England
249 mi , 4 h 14 min
Tolls: Stations
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Route from Preston to Castle Point on map



Driving directions from Preston to Castle Point

249 mi 4 h 14 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
29.3 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
41.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
43.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.5 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards A176: Basildon
592 ft
45.
Keep left onto A127
547 ft
46.
Go straight onto Upper Mayne (A176)
590 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
174 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
162 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
102 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
399 ft
53.
Continue straight to stay on Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
263 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
0.3 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto South Mayne (A132)
415 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto South Mayne (A132)
0.9 mi
58.
Enter Pitsea Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A13
191 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A13
1.1 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left towards A130: Canvey Island
0.5 mi
61.
Go straight
551 ft
62.
Make a slight right onto Canvey Way (A130)
2.5 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Somnes Avenue (B1014)
330 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Somnes Avenue (B1014)
0.7 mi
65.
Continue straight onto Somnes Avenue (B1014)
0.3 mi
66.
Turn left onto Meppel Avenue
556 ft
67.
Turn right onto Hudson Way
430 ft
68.
Turn right onto Castle View Road
194 ft
69.
You have arrived at your destination
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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.

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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 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.