Route from Preston to Oldham
The distance between Preston and Oldham is 38.8 miles. Travel time is 47 minutes.

Driving directions from Preston to Oldham
How much is the expense of driving from Preston to Oldham?
The expense of driving from Preston to Oldham, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £6.7. 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 £3.35 (£6.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.23 per passenger (£6.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.68 per passenger (£6.7 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 Oldham, approximately 4.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 38.83 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 £6.7 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.
Diesel cost from Preston to Oldham.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.15 £ (4.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.43 £ (4.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.08 £ (4.3/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Preston to Oldham
Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Preston to Oldham covers 36.06 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 9 minutes for completion.
Which is the cheapest route from Preston to Oldham by car?
The cheapest route from Preston to Oldham is the second suggested route (36.1mi, 1h 9min) and costs 6.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Preston to Oldham is the first suggested route (38.8mi, 47min) and costs 6.7 £.
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 Oldham?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 38.8mi (distance from Preston to Oldham) and its duration is 47min. The slowest route is 36.1mi, and its duration is 1h 9min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Preston to Oldham by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Preston to Oldham. It provides driving directions from Preston to Oldham, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Preston - Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Oldham?
Oldham is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 206 meters above sea level. Oldham has coordinates 53.5409298o,-2.1113659o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oldham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.