Route from Preston to Gloucester

The distance between Preston and Gloucester is 156 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Gloucester, County: Gloucestershire, England
156 mi , 2 h 39 min
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Route from Preston to Gloucester on map



Driving directions from Preston to Gloucester

156 mi 2 h 39 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
51.5 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards A40: Gloucester
0.3 mi
30.
Enter Golden Valley Junction and take the 3rd exit towards A40: Gloucester
0.3 mi
31.
Exit the roundabout towards A40: Gloucester
2.1 mi
32.
Make a slight left to stay on Elmbridge Court Roundabout (A40)
381 ft
33.
Keep left onto A417
0.9 mi
34.
Enter C&G Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
688 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
0.7 mi
36.
Enter Walls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
209 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
0.5 mi
38.
Take the ramp
193 ft
39.
Turn right onto Metz Way (A4302)
0.9 mi
40.
Turn right to stay on Metz Way (A4302)
23 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Preston to Gloucester?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £27.1. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £13.55 each (£27.1 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £9.03 a head (£27.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £6.78 per person (£27.1 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 18.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £27.1 total comes from for the trip from Preston to Gloucester.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Preston to Gloucester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.55 £ (17.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.7 £ (17.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.28 £ (17.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Gloucester

The most time-consuming route from Preston to Gloucester spans a distance of 172.74 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Gloucester is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 39min) and costs 27.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Gloucester is the second suggested route (173mi, 3h 48min) and costs 29.9 £.

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 Gloucester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Preston to Gloucester) and its duration is 2h 39min. The slowest route is 173mi, and its duration is 3h 48min.

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

Gloucester is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Gloucester has coordinates 51.8642449o,-2.2381560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gloucester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.