Route from Preston to Richmondshire

The distance between Preston and Richmondshire is 63 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Richmondshire, County: North Yorkshire, England
63 mi , 1 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Richmondshire on map



Driving directions from Preston to Richmondshire

63 mi 1 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 left onto New Hall Lane (A59)
1.1 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Hall Lane (A59)
114 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto New Hall Lane (A59)
0.4 mi
16.
Continue onto Brockholes Brow (A59)
0.4 mi
17.
Continue onto Preston New Road (A59)
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Samlesbury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Preston New Road (A59)
1221 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston New Road (A59)
1.2 mi
20.
Take the ramp onto Preston New Road (A59)
453 ft
21.
Merge left onto Preston New Road (A59)
455 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
12 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
70 ft
24.
Merge left onto Whalley Road (A59)
1.4 mi
25.
Continue onto Myerscough Smithy Road (A59)
1.2 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A59
168 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
5 mi
28.
Enter Langho Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Whalley Bypass (A59)
519 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Whalley Bypass (A59)
2.5 mi
30.
Enter Whalley Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A59
148 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
0.6 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
138 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
0.5 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
104 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
1.3 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
203 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
14 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A59
69 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
3 mi
40.
Enter Gargrave Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
175 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
0.7 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Grassington Road (B6265)
129 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Grassington Road (B6265)
6.3 mi
44.
Continue onto Tarns Lane (B6265)
0.9 mi
45.
Continue onto Rakes (B6265)
559 ft
46.
Continue onto Threshfield Bridge (B6265)
900 ft
47.
Continue slightly left onto Kirk Bank (B6160)
3.7 mi
48.
Keep right onto B6160
4.2 mi
49.
Turn left onto B6160
9.4 mi
50.
Turn left
1069 ft
51.
Continue onto Dikehollin Lane
557 ft
52.
Turn left to stay on Dikehollin Lane
0.3 mi
53.
Continue slightly left onto Tomgill Bank
0.6 mi
54.
Turn right onto Dikehollin Lane
0.3 mi
55.
Make a slight right onto A684
1074 ft
56.
Turn left onto Church Bank
1.1 mi
57.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
58.
Turn left
0.4 mi
59.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Preston to Richmondshire by car?

Embarking on the journey from Preston to Richmondshire, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 11.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 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 5.55 pounds for each of two passengers, 3.7 pounds for three passengers, and merely 2.78 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 63.39 miles, the car craves around 7.7 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 (7.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 11.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Preston to Richmondshire is marked by a fuel cost of 11.1 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Preston to Richmondshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.85 £ (7.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.57 £ (7.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.93 £ (7.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Richmondshire

The most time-consuming route from Preston to Richmondshire spans a distance of 65.28 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Richmondshire is the first suggested route (63mi, 1h 23min) and costs 11.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Richmondshire is the second suggested route (65mi, 1h 24min) and costs 11.4 £.

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 Richmondshire?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 63mi (distance from Preston to Richmondshire) and its duration is 1h 23min. The slowest route is 65mi, and its duration is 1h 24min.

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

Richmondshire is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 405 meters above sea level. Richmondshire has coordinates 54.3299809o,-2.0118584o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Richmondshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.