Route from Preston to Wigan

The distance between Preston and Wigan is 21.7 miles. Travel time is 30 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
21.7 mi , 30 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Preston to Wigan on map



Driving directions from Preston to Wigan

21.7 mi 30 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
12.7 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.3 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A577
332 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards A577
0.3 mi
30.
Turn sharp right onto Orrell Road (A577)
0.5 mi
31.
Continue onto Ormskirk Road (A577)
0.7 mi
32.
Continue onto Ellesmere Road (A577)
1198 ft
33.
Merge right onto Ormskirk Road (A577)
0.7 mi
34.
Enter Saddle Junction and take the 4th exit onto Wallgate (A577)
632 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Wallgate (A577)
0.6 mi
36.
Make a slight left to stay on Wallgate
784 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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If you were to travel from Preston to Wigan, how much would it charge you?

A trip with petrol gasoline will cost you 3.8 pounds. According to the figure presented above, the price of petrol corresponds to 144 pence per litre, and the amount of petrol that the vehicle consumes is equivalent to 37.5 miles per gallon.
Through carpooling, the cost of this trip is 1.9 pounds for each of the two passengers.
When there are three people in the automobile, the cost of this trip is 1.27 pounds (3.8/3) for each individual passenger.
This trip will cost you 0.95 pounds for each of the four people who are travelling in the automobile.


The cost of fuel is equal to (21.68 miles / 37.5 miles per gallon) multiplied by 144 pence a litre, which is 3.8 pounds.

A more in-depth explanation of the result is as follows:

Fuel usage is miles multiplied by 4.54609 divided by the distance travelled by the vehicle.Consumption is 21.68 miles multiplied by 4.54609 divided by 37.5 miles per gallon, which equals 2.6 litres

It takes 2.6 litres of fuel.

The cost of fuel is equal to the amount of fuel required multiplied by the price per litre, which is 2.6 litres multiplied by 144 pence a litre, which is 3.8 pounds.

The cost of fuel from Preston to Wigan is 3.8 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Preston to Wigan.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.3 £ (2.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.87 £ (2.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.65 £ (2.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Wigan

The second route from Preston to the Wigan is 19.3 miles and takes 36 minutes.

The third route from Preston to the Wigan is 18.79 miles and takes 37 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Wigan is the third suggested route (18.8mi, 37min) and costs 3.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Preston to Wigan is the second suggested route (19.3mi, 36min) and costs 3.4 £.

The most expensive route from Preston to Wigan is the first suggested route (21.7mi, 30min) and costs 3.8 £.

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 Wigan?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 21.7mi (distance from Preston to Wigan) and its duration is 30min. The other route is 19.3mi, and its duration is 36min. The slowest route is 18.8mi, and its duration is 37min.

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

Wigan is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wigan has coordinates 53.5450645o,-2.6325074o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wigan from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.