Route from Rochdale to Preston
The distance between Rochdale and Preston is 37.9 miles. Travel time is 43 minutes.

Driving directions from Rochdale to Preston
What's the expense of traveling from Rochdale to Preston by car?
If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 6.6 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.
First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.
Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 3.3 quid each (£6.6 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 2.2 quid (£6.6 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 1.65 quid (£6.6 divided by 4).
Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Rochdale and Preston is about 37.91 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 4.6 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.
Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (4.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 6.6 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Rochdale to Preston: 6.6 pounds.
Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:
Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.
Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.
Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.
Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Rochdale to Preston.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.1 £ (4.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.4 £ (4.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.05 £ (4.2/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Rochdale to Preston
The second route from Rochdale to the Preston is 31.51 miles and takes 47 minutes.
The third route from Rochdale to the Preston is 29.94 miles and takes 54 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Rochdale to Preston by car?
The cheapest route from Rochdale to Preston is the third suggested route (29.9mi, 54min) and costs 5.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Rochdale to Preston is the second suggested route (31.5mi, 47min) and costs 5.5 £.
The most expensive route from Rochdale to Preston is the first suggested route (37.9mi, 43min) and costs 6.6 £.
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 Rochdale to Preston?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 37.9mi (distance from Rochdale to Preston) and its duration is 43min. The other route is 31.5mi, and its duration is 47min. The slowest route is 29.9mi, and its duration is 54min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Rochdale to Preston by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Rochdale to Preston. It provides driving directions from Rochdale to Preston, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Rochdale - Preston 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 Rochdale to Preston with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Rochdale located?
Rochdale is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 144 meters above sea level. Rochdale has coordinates 53.6097136o,-2.1561000o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rochdale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Preston?
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.
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