Route from Preston to Inverness

The distance between Preston and Inverness is 340 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Inverness, County: Highland, Scotland
340 mi , 5 h 53 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Inverness on map



Driving directions from Preston to Inverness

340 mi 5 h 53 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
29.2 mi
14.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
16.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
17.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
18.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
19.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
21.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
23.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
108 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto A9
454 ft
26.
Continue slightly left onto Sir Walter Scott Drive (A8082)
981 ft
27.
Enter Inshes Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto Old Perth Road (B9006)
409 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Perth Road (B9006)
0.3 mi
29.
Continue straight onto Culcabock Road (B853)
0.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Damfield Road (B853)
876 ft
31.
Turn right onto Annfield Road (B853)
0.3 mi
32.
Turn left onto Southside Road
217 ft
33.
Turn right onto Mayfield Road
1160 ft
34.
Turn right onto Culduthel Road (B861)
761 ft
35.
Continue onto Castle Street (B861)
866 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Preston to Inverness?

Well, using petrol, it's £59. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £29.5 for the trip (£59 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £19.67 each (£59 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £14.75 each (£59 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 41.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £59 comes from for the trip from Preston to Inverness.

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Preston to Inverness.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.65 £ (37.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.43 £ (37.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.33 £ (37.3/4) /p.

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 Inverness?

Inverness is located in Highland county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Inverness has coordinates 57.4777730o,-4.2247210o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Inverness from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.