Route from Preston to West Somerset

The distance between Preston and West Somerset is 252 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: West Somerset, County: Somerset, England
252 mi , 4 h 27 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to West Somerset on map



Driving directions from Preston to West Somerset

252 mi 4 h 27 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
129 mi
29.
Take exit 25 on the left towards A358: Taunton
0.3 mi
30.
Enter Blackbrook Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A358
959 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.3 mi
32.
Enter Hankridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Toneway (A358)
60 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Toneway (A358)
1.2 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
118 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
749 ft
36.
Enter Priory Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
122 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
0.5 mi
38.
Turn right onto Station Road (A3038)
978 ft
39.
Continue onto Kingston Road (A3038)
613 ft
40.
Keep left onto Kingston Road (A3038)
324 ft
41.
Make a slight left onto Greenway Road (A358)
0.7 mi
42.
Continue slightly right onto Staplegrove Road (A358)
0.6 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
79 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
551 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
103 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
2.3 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A358
92 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.8 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
56 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
822 ft
51.
Continue onto Williton Road (A358)
0.7 mi
52.
Turn left onto B3224
2.5 mi
53.
Go straight onto B3224
6.6 mi
54.
Continue onto B3190
1.9 mi
55.
Turn right
2.7 mi
56.
Continue onto Bessom Bridge
555 ft
57.
Continue onto Storrtidge Lane
0.5 mi
58.
Continue slightly right onto Bryant's Hill
0.8 mi
59.
Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane
0.4 mi
60.
Make a slight right to stay on Sanctuary Lane
0.3 mi
61.
Continue onto Combeshead Hill
0.3 mi
62.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Preston to West Somerset by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £43.7. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 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 £21.85 (£43.7/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £14.57 (£43.7/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £10.93 (£43.7/4).

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 251.9 miles, this computation entails multiplying 251.9 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 30.5 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 30.5 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £43.7.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Preston to West Somerset stands at £43.7.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Preston to West Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.8 £ (27.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.2 £ (27.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.9 £ (27.6/4) /p.

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 Somerset?

West Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 283 meters above sea level. West Somerset has coordinates 51.0854991o,-3.4953504o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.