Route from Preston to Vale of White Horse

The distance between Preston and Vale of White Horse is 195 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Vale of White Horse, County: Oxfordshire, England
195 mi , 3 h 21 min
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Route from Preston to Vale of White Horse on map



Driving directions from Preston to Vale of White Horse

195 mi 3 h 21 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
9.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A420: Swindon
1164 ft
38.
Enter Botley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A420
710 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A420
4.7 mi
40.
Enter Tubney Wood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A420
147 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A420
3.2 mi
42.
Enter Kingston Bagpuize Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A420
167 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A420
2.6 mi
44.
Turn left onto B4508
2.3 mi
45.
Make a slight left onto Bow Road
0.4 mi
46.
Keep left onto Bow End
121 ft
47.
Go straight onto Bow Road
0.3 mi
48.
Continue onto Chapel Road
904 ft
49.
Continue onto Church Green
816 ft
50.
Continue slightly right onto High Street
0.3 mi
51.
Turn left onto Faringdon Road (A417)
0.4 mi
52.
Turn left onto Park Lane
0.8 mi
53.
Turn right
385 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Preston to Vale of White Horse by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £34. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £17 (£34/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £11.33 (£34/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £8.5 (£34/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 194.81 miles, this computation entails multiplying 194.81 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 23.6 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 23.6 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £34.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Preston to Vale of White Horse stands at £34.

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Preston to Vale of White Horse.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.8 £ (23.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.87 £ (23.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.9 £ (23.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Vale of White Horse

The second route from Preston to the Vale of White Horse is 186.85 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.

The third route from Preston to the Vale of White Horse is 196.82 miles and takes 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Preston to Vale of White Horse by car?

The cheapest route from Preston to Vale of White Horse is the second suggested route (187mi, 3h 28min) and costs 32.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Preston to Vale of White Horse is the first suggested route (195mi, 3h 21min) and costs 34 £.

The most expensive route from Preston to Vale of White Horse is the third suggested route (197mi, 4h 27min) and costs 34.4 £.

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 Vale of White Horse?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 195mi (distance from Preston to Vale of White Horse) and its duration is 3h 21min. The other route is 187mi, and its duration is 3h 28min. The slowest route is 197mi, and its duration is 4h 27min.

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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 Vale of White Horse?

Vale of White Horse is located in Oxfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Vale of White Horse has coordinates 51.6319428o,-1.4829103o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Vale of White Horse from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.