Route from Preston to Reading

The distance between Preston and Reading is 207 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
207 mi , 3 h 40 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Reading on map



Driving directions from Preston to Reading

207 mi 3 h 40 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
11.8 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A432: Ring Road
1215 ft
38.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
40 ft
39.
Keep left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
1.2 mi
40.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A4074
341 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
42.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
127 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oxford Road (A4074)
173 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
46.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
1 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
223 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
203 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4074
32 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
10.8 mi
53.
Turn right onto Bridge Street (A4155)
857 ft
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
127 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1240 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A329)
165 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A329)
956 ft
58.
Make a slight left onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
48 ft
59.
Make a slight right onto Caversham Road (A329)
281 ft
60.
Continue onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
61.
Make a slight left
489 ft
62.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Castle Street
65 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street
627 ft
64.
Turn left
999 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Preston to Reading by car?

Driving from Preston to Reading costs £35.8 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 143 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £17.9 (£35.8 split by 2). With three friends, it's £11.93 each (£35.8 divided by 3), and with four, it's £8.95 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 25.1 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £35.8 Preston-Reading fare.

In all, the travel costs £35.8 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Preston to Reading.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.3 £ (22.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.53 £ (22.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.65 £ (22.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Reading

The second route from Preston to the Reading is 221.04 miles and takes 3 hours and 47 minutes.

The third route from Preston to the Reading is 212.51 miles and takes 4 hours and 56 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Reading is the first suggested route (207mi, 3h 40min) and costs 35.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Preston to Reading is the third suggested route (213mi, 4h 56min) and costs 36.8 £.

The most expensive route from Preston to Reading is the second suggested route (221mi, 3h 47min) and costs 38.3 £.

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 Reading?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 207mi (distance from Preston to Reading) and its duration is 3h 40min. The other route is 221mi, and its duration is 3h 47min. The slowest route is 213mi, and its duration is 4h 56min.

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

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.