Route from Preston to Harrow

The distance between Preston and Harrow is 210 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Harrow, County: Greater London, England
210 mi , 3 h 37 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Harrow on map



Driving directions from Preston to Harrow

210 mi 3 h 37 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
64 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
32.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
1273 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.7 mi
34.
Keep left onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.8 mi
35.
Turn left onto A411
0.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Waterfields Way (A411)
117 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterfields Way (A411)
760 ft
38.
Continue slightly left onto Lower High Street (A411)
571 ft
39.
Keep left onto Lower High Street (A411)
618 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chalk Hill (A411)
76 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Chalk Hill (A411)
437 ft
42.
Turn right onto Aldenham Road (A4008)
469 ft
43.
Make a slight left to stay on Aldenham Road (A4008)
71 ft
44.
Turn left onto Pinner Road (A4008)
0.5 mi
45.
Turn left onto Oxhey Lane (A4008)
2.5 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Courtenay Avenue
260 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Courtenay Avenue
0.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Courtenay Avenue
152 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Courtenay Avenue
0.4 mi
50.
Continue onto Harrow View
773 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Harrow View
89 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Harrow View
0.9 mi
53.
Continue onto Headstone Road
1048 ft
54.
Turn right onto Greenhill Way (A4005)
474 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and exit onto A404
91 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Preston to Harrow by car?

The journey from Preston to Harrow by car comes with a price tag of £36.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £18.25 for the trip (£36.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £12.17 each (£36.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £9.13 each (£36.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 25.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £36.5 comes from for the trip from Preston to Harrow.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £36.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Preston to Harrow.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.5 £ (23/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.67 £ (23/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.75 £ (23/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Harrow

The second route from Preston to the Harrow is 220.29 miles and takes 3 hours and 44 minutes.

The third route from Preston to the Harrow is 217.59 miles and takes 4 hours and 56 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Harrow is the first suggested route (210mi, 3h 37min) and costs 36.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Preston to Harrow is the third suggested route (218mi, 4h 56min) and costs 37.7 £.

The most expensive route from Preston to Harrow is the second suggested route (220mi, 3h 44min) and costs 38.2 £.

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 Harrow?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 210mi (distance from Preston to Harrow) and its duration is 3h 37min. The other route is 220mi, and its duration is 3h 44min. The slowest route is 218mi, and its duration is 4h 56min.

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

Harrow is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 65 meters above sea level. Harrow has coordinates 51.5805590o,-0.3419950o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harrow from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.