Route from Preston to Greenock

The distance between Preston and Greenock is 206 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Greenock, County: Inverclyde, Scotland
206 mi , 3 h 33 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Greenock on map



Driving directions from Preston to Greenock

206 mi 3 h 33 min
1.
Head west
86 ft
2.
Turn right
49 ft
3.
Turn right
604 ft
4.
Turn left
51 ft
5.
Turn right onto North Street
551 ft
6.
Turn right onto Moor Lane (A5071)
0.4 mi
7.
Continue onto Garstang Road (A6)
2.3 mi
8.
Enter Broughton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Preston bypass (M55)
507 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston bypass (M55)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Preston Bypass (M55)
0.3 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards Lancaster
93 mi
12.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
13.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
14.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
15.
Keep right onto M8
13.8 mi
16.
Continue onto A8
0.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
114 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
2.6 mi
19.
Enter Woodhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
395 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
1.4 mi
21.
Enter Newark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
122 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
23.
Enter Comet Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
257 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.4 mi
25.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
56 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
785 ft
27.
Enter Glen Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
202 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
29.
Continue onto Port Glasgow Road (A8)
1186 ft
30.
Continue onto East Hamilton Street (A8)
0.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A8)
27 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A8)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rue End Street (A8)
120 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Rue End Street (A8)
0.3 mi
35.
Continue onto Dalrymple Street (A8)
1233 ft
36.
Enter Bullring Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalrymple Street (A770)
244 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalrymple Street (A770)
0.4 mi
38.
Continue onto Grey Place (A770)
419 ft
39.
Continue onto Brougham Street (A770)
0.3 mi
40.
Turn left onto Margaret Street
219 ft
41.
Turn right onto Jardine Terrace
93 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Preston to Greenock by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 35.7 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 17.85 quid each (£35.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 11.9 quid (£35.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 8.93 quid (£35.7 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Preston and Greenock is about 205.69 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 24.9 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (24.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 35.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Preston to Greenock: 35.7 pounds.
 

 

There are a bunch of reasons why your car drinks up petrol like nobody's business:

  1. How You Drive: If you're always flooring it, slamming on the brakes, or speeding like a maniac, you're gonna burn through petrol faster than if you take it easy.

  2. Car TLC: Keeping your ride in good shape with regular check-ups and stuff like oil changes and tire rotations can help it run more efficiently and sip less petrol.

  3. Car Type: Different cars have different petrol guzzling habits. So, the make, model, and size of your wheels can affect how much fuel you use.

  4. Where You Drive: Traffic jams, potholes, and hills can all suck up more petrol. So, cruising on a smooth highway is gonna be easier on your petrol tank than crawling through city streets.

  5. Fuel Quality: Cheap petrol might save you a few bucks at the pump, but it could end up costing you more in the long run if it's not good quality stuff.

  6. What You Carry: Loading up your car with a ton of stuff, like sports gear or camping gear, can weigh it down and make it thirstier for petrol.

Diesel cost from Preston to Greenock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.25 £ (22.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.5 £ (22.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.63 £ (22.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Greenock

An alternative route from Preston to the Greenock is 216.29 miles and takes 4 hours and 59 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Greenock is the first suggested route (206mi, 3h 33min) and costs 35.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Greenock is the second suggested route (216mi, 4h 59min) and costs 37.5 £.

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 Greenock?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 206mi (distance from Preston to Greenock) and its duration is 3h 33min. The slowest route is 216mi, and its duration is 4h 59min.

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

Greenock is located in Inverclyde county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Greenock has coordinates 55.9564760o,-4.7719830o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Greenock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.