Route from Preston to Cheltenham

The distance between Preston and Cheltenham is 151 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Cheltenham, County: Gloucestershire, England
151 mi , 2 h 35 min
Tolls: Stations
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Route from Preston to Cheltenham on map



Driving directions from Preston to Cheltenham

151 mi 2 h 35 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 left onto M5
48.8 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Tewkesbury Road (A4019)
1.4 mi
31.
Continue straight to stay on Tewkesbury Road (A4019)
0.5 mi
32.
Keep left onto Tewkesbury Road (A4019)
0.8 mi
33.
Continue onto High Street (A4019)
0.3 mi
34.
Turn right onto Ambrose Street
494 ft
35.
Turn left onto Clarence Street
384 ft
36.
Turn right onto Saint Georges Place
711 ft
37.
Turn left onto Royal Well Place
428 ft
38.
Turn left onto Royal Well Road
193 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Preston to Cheltenham by car?

Embarking on the journey from Preston to Cheltenham, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 26.2 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 13.1 pounds for each of two passengers, 8.73 pounds for three passengers, and merely 6.55 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 151.21 miles, the car craves around 18.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (18.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 26.2 pounds. Thus, the journey from Preston to Cheltenham is marked by a fuel cost of 26.2 pounds.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.


Diesel cost from Preston to Cheltenham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.25 £ (16.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.5 £ (16.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.13 £ (16.5/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Preston to Cheltenham

The most time-consuming route from Preston to Cheltenham spans a distance of 162.16 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 45 minutes.


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

The cheapest route from Preston to Cheltenham is the first suggested route (151mi, 2h 35min) and costs 26.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Cheltenham is the second suggested route (162mi, 3h 45min) and costs 28.1 £.

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 Cheltenham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 151mi (distance from Preston to Cheltenham) and its duration is 2h 35min. The slowest route is 162mi, and its duration is 3h 45min.

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

Cheltenham is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Cheltenham has coordinates 51.8993855o,-2.0782533o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cheltenham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.