Route from Preston to Portsmouth

The distance between Preston and Portsmouth is 262 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
262 mi , 4 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Portsmouth on map



Driving directions from Preston to Portsmouth

262 mi 4 h 23 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
44.4 mi
34.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
35.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
37.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
38.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
40.
Keep right onto M3
1.1 mi
41.
Keep right onto M3
1.1 mi
42.
Merge right onto M27
17 mi
43.
Take exit 12 on the left towards M275: Portsmouth (West)
1012 ft
44.
Merge left onto M275
1.8 mi
45.
Take exit 2 on the left towards Cruise and Cross Channel Ferries
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Rudmore Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
31 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
0.4 mi
48.
Turn left onto Wilson Road
876 ft
49.
Turn left onto Gruneisen Road
62 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


How much does it cost to travel from Preston to Portsmouth by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 45.5 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £22.75 (equivalent to 45.5/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 15.17 pounds (45.5/3) per passenger.
11.38 pounds (45.5/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(262.5 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 45.5 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)31.8 litres are consumed (262.5 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 31.8 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 31.8 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 45.5 pounds

45.5 pounds for fuel to get from Preston to Portsmouth
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Preston to Portsmouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.35 £ (28.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.57 £ (28.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.18 £ (28.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Portsmouth

An alternative route from Preston to the Portsmouth is 268.9 miles and takes 4 hours and 44 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Portsmouth is the first suggested route (262mi, 4h 23min) and costs 45.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Portsmouth is the second suggested route (269mi, 4h 44min) and costs 46.6 £.

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 Portsmouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 262mi (distance from Preston to Portsmouth) and its duration is 4h 23min. The slowest route is 269mi, and its duration is 4h 44min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Preston to Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.