Solihull Preston by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Solihull and Preston by car is 120 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

How far is Preston from Solihull? The driving distance is 120 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
120 mi , 2 h 3 min
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Route from Solihull to Preston on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Preston

120 mi 2 h 3 min
1.
Head southeast on Manor Square
215 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Square
148 ft
3.
Continue onto New Road
504 ft
4.
Make a slight left to stay on New Road
1199 ft
5.
Turn right onto Warwick Road (B4102)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
36 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
8.
Merge right onto Solihull Bypass (A41)
843 ft
9.
Enter Copt Hill Interchange and take the 1st exit
42 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
11.
Merge right onto M42
5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
13.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
14.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
18.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
19.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
20.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
21.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
26.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
27.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
28.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
29.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
30.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
31.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
32.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
33.
Turn right
51 ft
34.
Turn right
397 ft
35.
Turn left
87 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Solihull to Preston by car?

Embarking on the journey from Solihull to Preston, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 21 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 10.5 pounds for each of two passengers, 7 pounds for three passengers, and merely 5.25 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 120.1 miles, the car craves around 14.6 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 (14.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 21 pounds. Thus, the journey from Solihull to Preston is marked by a fuel cost of 21 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 Solihull to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.25 £ (14.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.83 £ (14.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.63 £ (14.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to Preston

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Solihull to Preston covers 124.61 miles and necessitates 3 hours and 5 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Solihull to Preston is the first suggested route (120mi, 2h 3min) and costs 21 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Solihull to Preston is the second suggested route (125mi, 3h 5min) and costs 21.8 £.

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 Solihull to Preston?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 120mi (distance from Solihull to Preston) and its duration is 2h 3min. The slowest route is 125mi, and its duration is 3h 5min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Solihull 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 Solihull located?

Solihull is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Solihull has coordinates 52.4118110o,-1.7776100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Solihull 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.