Route from Preston to High Peak

The distance between Preston and High Peak is 57.8 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: High Peak, County: Derbyshire, England
57.8 mi , 1 h 12 min
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Route from Preston to High Peak on map



Driving directions from Preston to High Peak

57.8 mi 1 h 12 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
1.6 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
24.
Enter Clayton Brook Interchange and take the 4th exit onto M61
0.3 mi
25.
Exit the roundabout onto M61
19.2 mi
26.
Keep right towards M60: Manchester Airport
0.5 mi
27.
Keep left onto M60
6.8 mi
28.
Keep right towards Ring Road (S&E)
5 mi
29.
Take exit 3 on the left towards A34
1.2 mi
30.
Keep left towards A34
788 ft
31.
Merge right onto Kingsway (A34)
2.1 mi
32.
Keep left onto Kingsway (A34)
0.7 mi
33.
Keep left onto Kingsway (A34)
1043 ft
34.
Enter Gillbent Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A555
2 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards A555
0.3 mi
36.
Merge right onto Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road (A555)
1.8 mi
37.
Keep left onto Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road (A555)
2.7 mi
38.
Turn right onto A6
6.3 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A6
91 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
3.2 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6
154 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
1306 ft
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto A6
1156 ft
44.
Turn left onto Sheffield Road
0.7 mi
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Preston to High Peak by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 10 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 5 quid each (£10 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 3.33 quid (£10 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 2.5 quid (£10 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 High Peak is about 57.78 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 7 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 (7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 10 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Preston to High Peak: 10 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Preston to High Peak.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.15 £ (6.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.1 £ (6.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.58 £ (6.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to High Peak

The second route from Preston to the High Peak is 59.45 miles and takes 1 hour and 13 minutes.

The third route from Preston to the High Peak is 51.59 miles and takes 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Preston to High Peak by car?

The cheapest route from Preston to High Peak is the third suggested route (51.6mi, 1h 42min) and costs 8.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Preston to High Peak is the first suggested route (57.8mi, 1h 12min) and costs 10 £.

The most expensive route from Preston to High Peak is the second suggested route (59.4mi, 1h 13min) and costs 10.3 £.

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 High Peak?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 57.8mi (distance from Preston to High Peak) and its duration is 1h 12min. The other route is 59.4mi, and its duration is 1h 13min. The slowest route is 51.6mi, and its duration is 1h 42min.

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

High Peak is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 310 meters above sea level. High Peak has coordinates 53.3325341o,-1.8876721o. RouteCalculator provides a map of High Peak from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.