Route from Preston to West Dorset

The distance between Preston and West Dorset is 244 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
244 mi , 4 h 34 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Preston to West Dorset

244 mi 4 h 34 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 left onto M5
82 mi
29.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
30.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
2.5 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M32: Bristol
0.6 mi
32.
Merge right onto M32
4.6 mi
33.
Continue onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.4 mi
34.
Keep left onto Bond Street South (A4044)
0.3 mi
35.
Continue onto Temple Way Underpass (A4044)
0.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Temple Gate (A4)
1113 ft
37.
Enter Bath Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (A4)
170 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
1191 ft
39.
Keep right onto Wells Road (A37)
915 ft
40.
Keep left onto Wells Road (A37)
2.4 mi
41.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
1.3 mi
42.
Continue onto Hursley Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
43.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
0.7 mi
44.
Continue onto Pensford Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
45.
Continue onto New Road (A37)
1.4 mi
46.
Enter Chelwood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
175 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
4.9 mi
48.
Keep left onto A37
8.6 mi
49.
Enter Cannard's Grave Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
164 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
0.5 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
92 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
12.1 mi
53.
Enter Podimore and take the 3rd exit onto A303
820 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
2 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left onto A37
0.6 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
102 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
58.
Enter Combe Street Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ilchester Road (A37)
130 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Ilchester Road (A37)
0.9 mi
60.
Enter Fiveways roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingston (A37)
249 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingston (A37)
986 ft
62.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queensway (A30)
223 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A30)
0.5 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A30
105 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A30
0.4 mi
66.
Turn left onto Dorchester Road (A37)
0.8 mi
67.
Enter Keyford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
192 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
9.8 mi
69.
Turn right onto Norden Lane
1.9 mi
70.
Turn right onto Dorchester Road (A356)
0.3 mi
71.
Turn left
307 ft
72.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
73.
Turn right
560 ft
74.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Preston to West Dorset by car?

Embarking on the journey from Preston to West Dorset, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 42.6 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 21.3 pounds for each of two passengers, 14.2 pounds for three passengers, and merely 10.65 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 243.89 miles, the car craves around 29.6 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 (29.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 42.6 pounds. Thus, the journey from Preston to West Dorset is marked by a fuel cost of 42.6 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Preston to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.75 £ (29.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.83 £ (29.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.38 £ (29.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to West Dorset

The second route from Preston to the West Dorset is 257.81 miles and takes 4 hours and 34 minutes.

The third route from Preston to the West Dorset is 266.69 miles and takes 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Preston to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Preston to West Dorset is the first suggested route (244mi, 4h 34min) and costs 42.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Preston to West Dorset is the second suggested route (258mi, 4h 34min) and costs 45 £.

The most expensive route from Preston to West Dorset is the third suggested route (267mi, 5h 59min) 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 West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 244mi (distance from Preston to West Dorset) and its duration is 4h 34min. The other route is 258mi, and its duration is 4h 34min. The slowest route is 267mi, and its duration is 5h 59min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Preston to West Dorset by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Preston to West Dorset. It provides driving directions from Preston to West Dorset, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Preston - West Dorset route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 West Dorset?

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.