Route from Preston to Merton

The distance between Preston and Merton is 243 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Merton, County: Greater London, England
243 mi , 4 h 6 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Preston to Merton on map



Driving directions from Preston to Merton

243 mi 4 h 6 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
11.7 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
30.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
31.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
32.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
33.
Merge right onto M40
84 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
35.
Keep right towards M25(S): Heathrow
0.9 mi
36.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
18.5 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW)
1176 ft
38.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
34 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.4 mi
40.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
41.
Continue onto Cobham Bypass (A3)
3.3 mi
42.
Continue onto Esher Bypass (A3)
3.5 mi
43.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.9 mi
44.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise North (A3)
0.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
46.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A3)
646 ft
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards Wimbledon
609 ft
48.
Go straight onto Bushey Road (A298)
1.2 mi
49.
Continue towards Merton Park
1022 ft
50.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
51.
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


What's the expense of traveling from Preston to Merton by car?

Embarking on the journey from Preston to Merton, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 42 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 21 pounds for each of two passengers, 14 pounds for three passengers, and merely 10.5 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 242.55 miles, the car craves around 29.4 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (29.4 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 42 pounds. Thus, the journey from Preston to Merton is marked by a fuel cost of 42 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Preston to Merton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.3 £ (26.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.87 £ (26.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.65 £ (26.6/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Preston to Merton

The second route from Preston to the Merton is 241.19 miles and takes 5 hours and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Merton is the second suggested route (241mi, 5h 34min) and costs 41.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Merton is the first suggested route (243mi, 4h 6min) and costs 42 £.

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 Merton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 243mi (distance from Preston to Merton) and its duration is 4h 6min. The slowest route is 241mi, and its duration is 5h 34min.

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

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.