Route from Preston to Rutherglen

The distance between Preston and Rutherglen is 180 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
180 mi , 3 h 3 min
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Route from Preston to Rutherglen on map



Driving directions from Preston to Rutherglen

180 mi 3 h 3 min
1.
Head west
86 ft
2.
Turn right
49 ft
3.
Turn right
604 ft
4.
Turn left
51 ft
5.
Turn right onto North Street
551 ft
6.
Turn right onto Moor Lane (A5071)
0.4 mi
7.
Continue onto Garstang Road (A6)
2.3 mi
8.
Enter Broughton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Preston bypass (M55)
507 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston bypass (M55)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Preston Bypass (M55)
0.3 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards Lancaster
93 mi
12.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
13.
Continue onto M74
33.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
15.
Turn left onto Cambuslang Road (A724)
1191 ft
16.
Make a slight right
133 ft
17.
Keep left onto Hamilton Road (B768)
225 ft
18.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
0.9 mi
19.
Continue onto Burnhill Street (B768)
1055 ft
20.
Turn right onto Pinkerton Avenue
251 ft
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Turn right onto Glebe Place
219 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Preston to Rutherglen by car?

The journey from Preston to Rutherglen by car comes with a price tag of £31.4 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £15.7 for the trip (£31.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £10.47 each (£31.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £7.85 each (£31.4 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 21.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £31.4 comes from for the trip from Preston to Rutherglen.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £31.4, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Preston to Rutherglen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.9 £ (21.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.27 £ (21.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.45 £ (21.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Rutherglen

An alternative route from Preston to the Rutherglen is 186.4 miles and takes 4 hours and 19 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Rutherglen is the first suggested route (180mi, 3h 3min) and costs 31.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Rutherglen is the second suggested route (186mi, 4h 19min) and costs 32.5 £.

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 Rutherglen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 180mi (distance from Preston to Rutherglen) and its duration is 3h 3min. The slowest route is 186mi, and its duration is 4h 19min.

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

Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.