Route from Preston to Weymouth and Portland

The distance between Preston and Weymouth and Portland is 259 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Weymouth and Portland, County: Dorset, England
259 mi , 4 h 52 min
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Route from Preston to Weymouth and Portland on map



Driving directions from Preston to Weymouth and Portland

259 mi 4 h 52 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
16.9 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A37)
119 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A37)
1.2 mi
71.
Enter Monkey's Jump Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
115 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
1.4 mi
73.
Enter Stadium Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Monkton Hill (A354)
240 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Monkton Hill (A354)
3.6 mi
75.
Enter Jurassic Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
204 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
1.2 mi
77.
Enter Veasta Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A354
235 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto A354
727 ft
79.
Enter Manor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
151 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
1.1 mi
81.
Enter Chafeys Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
64 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
0.7 mi
83.
Continue onto Westwey Road (A354)
0.5 mi
84.
Make a slight left onto Chickerell Road (B3154)
776 ft
85.
Turn right onto Prince of Wales Road
333 ft
86.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Preston to Weymouth and Portland?

Well, using petrol, it's £45.2. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £22.6 for the trip (£45.2 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £15.07 each (£45.2 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £11.3 each (£45.2 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 31.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £45.2 comes from for the trip from Preston to Weymouth and Portland.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Preston to Weymouth and Portland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.65 £ (31.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.43 £ (31.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.83 £ (31.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Weymouth and Portland

The slowest route from Preston to the Weymouth and Portland is 269.39 miles and takes 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Preston to Weymouth and Portland by car?

The cheapest route from Preston to Weymouth and Portland is the first suggested route (259mi, 4h 52min) and costs 45.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Weymouth and Portland is the second suggested route (269mi, 4h 55min) and costs 47 £.

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 Weymouth and Portland?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 259mi (distance from Preston to Weymouth and Portland) and its duration is 4h 52min. The slowest route is 269mi, and its duration is 4h 55min.

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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 Weymouth and Portland?

Weymouth and Portland is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Weymouth and Portland has coordinates 50.6066937o,-2.4645058o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Weymouth and Portland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.