Route from Preston to Hamilton
The distance between Preston and Hamilton is 171 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Driving directions from Preston to Hamilton
What's the expense of traveling from Preston to Hamilton by car?
The trip fueled by petrol comes to £29.7. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £14.85 (£29.7/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.9 (£29.7/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £7.43 (£29.7/4).
To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:
Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 171.25 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 171.25 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 20.8 liters of fuel needed.
Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 20.8 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £29.7.
In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Preston to Hamilton amounts to £29.7.
Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:
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Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.
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Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.
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Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.
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Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.
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Overloading: Carrying excessive 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.
Diesel cost from Preston to Hamilton.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.4 £ (18.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.27 £ (18.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.7 £ (18.8/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Preston to Hamilton
An alternative route from Preston to the Hamilton is 176.27 miles and takes 4 hours and 8 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Preston to Hamilton by car?
The cheapest route from Preston to Hamilton is the first suggested route (171mi, 2h 54min) and costs 29.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Preston to Hamilton is the second suggested route (176mi, 4h 8min) and costs 30.6 £.
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 Hamilton?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 171mi (distance from Preston to Hamilton) and its duration is 2h 54min. The slowest route is 176mi, and its duration is 4h 8min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Preston to Hamilton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Preston to Hamilton. It provides driving directions from Preston to Hamilton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Preston - Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Hamilton has coordinates 55.7776330o,-4.0536790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hamilton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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