Route from Preston to Herefordshire

The distance between Preston and Herefordshire is 140 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Herefordshire, County: Herefordshire, England
140 mi , 2 h 51 min
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Route from Preston to Herefordshire on map



Driving directions from Preston to Herefordshire

140 mi 2 h 51 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
28.2 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M56
0.5 mi
28.
Keep right towards M56
0.5 mi
29.
Merge right onto M56
2.7 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards A49: Northwich
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Stretton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tarporley Road (A49)
319 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Tarporley Road (A49)
3.3 mi
33.
Continue onto Warrington Road (A49)
1.6 mi
34.
Continue onto Weaverham Bypass (A49)
0.9 mi
35.
Enter Weaverham Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weaverham Bypass (A49)
199 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Weaverham Bypass (A49)
0.9 mi
37.
Continue onto Warrington Road (A49)
0.6 mi
38.
Continue onto Forest Road (A49)
0.9 mi
39.
Continue onto Tarporley Road (A49)
3.6 mi
40.
Continue onto Luddington Hill (A49)
0.9 mi
41.
Continue onto Tarporley Road (A49)
874 ft
42.
Go straight onto Tarporley Bypass (A49)
0.7 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tarporley Bypass (A49)
115 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Tarporley Bypass (A49)
1.2 mi
45.
Continue onto Nantwich Road (A49)
0.4 mi
46.
Turn right onto Whitchurch Road (A49)
4.4 mi
47.
Continue onto Wrexham Road (A49)
1125 ft
48.
Keep right onto Wrexham Road (A49)
161 ft
49.
Continue onto Tarporley Road (A49)
7.4 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Shrewsbury
155 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
0.6 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Wolverhampton
118 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout towards Wolverhampton
0.8 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Wolverhampton
159 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout towards Wolverhampton
1.4 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Wolverhampton
224 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout towards Wolverhampton
0.5 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Wolverhampton
177 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout towards Wolverhampton
1.1 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Shrewsbury
297 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
3.8 mi
62.
Turn right onto Wem Lane (B5065)
1.1 mi
63.
Turn left
0.8 mi
64.
Turn right onto A49
8.4 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Shrewsbury
96 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout towards Shrewsbury
974 ft
67.
Enter Battlefield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Leominster
187 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout towards Leominster
1.3 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Leominster
80 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout towards Leominster
1.6 mi
71.
Enter Preston Island and take the 2nd exit onto A5
156 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1 mi
73.
Keep left onto A5
2.2 mi
74.
Take the ramp on the left towards A49: Leominster
530 ft
75.
Merge right onto Hereford Road (A49)
8.5 mi
76.
Continue onto A49
9.7 mi
77.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Leominster
53 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout towards Leominster
6.5 mi
79.
Continue onto Ludlow Bypass (A49)
1.4 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Leominster
154 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout towards Leominster
0.9 mi
82.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ludlow Bypass (A49)
109 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto Ludlow Bypass (A49)
2 mi
84.
Continue onto Ludlow Road (A49)
8.1 mi
85.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A49
17 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
0.8 mi
87.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A49
272 ft
88.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
3 mi
89.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A49
94 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto A49
7.6 mi
91.
Enter Holmer Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Holmer Road (A49)
113 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto Holmer Road (A49)
0.6 mi
93.
Make a slight left onto Newtown Road (A49)
1231 ft
94.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newtown Road (B4359)
95 ft
95.
Exit the roundabout onto Newtown Road (B4359)
592 ft
96.
Continue slightly right onto Widemarsh Street (B4359)
0.5 mi
97.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Preston to Herefordshire?

The expense of driving from Preston to Herefordshire, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £24.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £12.15 (£24.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.1 per passenger (£24.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.08 per passenger (£24.3 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Preston to Herefordshire, approximately 17 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 140.26 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £24.3 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

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

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Preston to Herefordshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.7 £ (15.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.13 £ (15.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.85 £ (15.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Herefordshire

The second route from Preston to the Herefordshire is 158.87 miles and takes 2 hours and 52 minutes.

The third route from Preston to the Herefordshire is 148.43 miles and takes 3 hours and 13 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Herefordshire is the first suggested route (140mi, 2h 51min) and costs 24.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Preston to Herefordshire is the third suggested route (148mi, 3h 13min) and costs 25.7 £.

The most expensive route from Preston to Herefordshire is the second suggested route (159mi, 2h 52min) and costs 27.5 £.

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 Herefordshire?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 140mi (distance from Preston to Herefordshire) and its duration is 2h 51min. The other route is 159mi, and its duration is 2h 52min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 13min.

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

Herefordshire is located in Herefordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Herefordshire has coordinates 52.0563980o,-2.7159740o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Herefordshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.