Route from Preston to Chelmsford

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

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
244 mi , 4 h 5 min
Tolls: Stations
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Route from Preston to Chelmsford on map



Driving directions from Preston to Chelmsford

244 mi 4 h 5 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
26.6 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
41.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
42.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
43.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
44.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
45.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.3 mi
47.
Enter Three Mile Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
93 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
2 mi
49.
Enter Widford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1114)
147 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
471 ft
51.
Enter Britvic Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1114)
222 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
0.3 mi
53.
Enter Miami Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
19 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
593 ft
55.
Continue onto New London Road (B1007)
0.7 mi
56.
Turn left onto Parkway (A1060)
974 ft
57.
Enter Market Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
336 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
936 ft
59.
Turn left onto Duke Street
116 ft
60.
Turn left
218 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.