Route from Preston to Chelmsford
The distance between Preston and Chelmsford is 244 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Driving directions from Preston to Chelmsford
How much does it cost to drive from Preston to Chelmsford with petrol?
Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Preston to Chelmsford. The journey using petrol will set you back 42.3 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.
Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.
Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 21.15 pounds (£42.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 14.1 pounds (£42.3 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 10.58 pounds (£42.3 divided by 4).
Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Preston and Chelmsford is approximately 243.76 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 29.6 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.
Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (29.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 42.3 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Preston to Chelmsford is 42.3 pounds.
The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:
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Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.
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Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.
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Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.
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Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Preston to Chelmsford.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.35 £ (26.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.9 £ (26.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.68 £ (26.7/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Preston to Chelmsford
The second route from Preston to the Chelmsford is 243.82 miles and takes 4 hours and 8 minutes.
The third route from Preston to the Chelmsford is 257.17 miles and takes 5 hours and 22 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Preston to Chelmsford by car?
The cheapest route from Preston to Chelmsford is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Preston to Chelmsford is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.
The most expensive route from Preston to Chelmsford is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.
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 Chelmsford?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 244mi (distance from Preston to Chelmsford) and its duration is 4h 5min. The other route is 244mi, and its duration is 4h 8min. The slowest route is 257mi, and its duration is 5h 22min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Preston to Chelmsford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Preston to Chelmsford. It provides driving directions from Preston to Chelmsford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Preston - Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?
Chelmsford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. Chelmsford has coordinates 51.7355868o,0.4685497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chelmsford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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