Stevenage Preston by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Stevenage and Preston by car is 198 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

How far is Preston from Stevenage? The driving distance is 198 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Stevenage, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
198 mi , 3 h 28 min
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Route from Stevenage to Preston on map



Driving directions from Stevenage to Preston

198 mi 3 h 28 min
1.
Head north on Silam Road
668 ft
2.
Turn left onto Fairlands Way (A1155)
679 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairlands Way (A1155)
268 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairlands Way (A1155)
0.2 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Lytton Way (A602)
430 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Lytton Way (A602)
933 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lytton Way (A602)
272 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Lytton Way (A602)
0.5 mi
9.
Keep left onto Hitchin Road (A602)
986 ft
10.
Keep right onto A602
205 ft
11.
Keep left onto A602
0.4 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hitchin Road (A602)
142 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Hitchin Road (A602)
0.4 mi
14.
Enter Corey's Mill and take the 2nd exit onto A602
405 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A602
2.7 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Park Way (A602)
308 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Way (A602)
0.6 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Upper Tilehouse Street (A505)
18 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Tilehouse Street (A505)
801 ft
20.
Turn right onto Pirton Road (B655)
4 mi
21.
Continue onto Barton Road (B655)
1.2 mi
22.
Continue onto Hexton Road (B655)
1.1 mi
23.
Turn left to stay on Hexton Road (B655)
83 ft
24.
Turn right onto Luton Road (B655)
523 ft
25.
Turn left onto Sharpenhoe Road
0.5 mi
26.
Continue onto Barton Road
0.6 mi
27.
Continue onto Harlington Road
1.3 mi
28.
Turn right
0.3 mi
29.
Continue onto Barton Road
0.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Church Road
1049 ft
31.
Continue onto Station Road
746 ft
32.
Continue onto Toddington Road
0.7 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Harlington Road (A5120)
80 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Harlington Road (A5120)
0.6 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the right towards M1: The_NORTH
0.5 mi
36.
Merge right onto M1
37.8 mi
37.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
39.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
40.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
41.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
42.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
44.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
45.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
46.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
47.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
52.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
53.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
54.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
55.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
56.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
57.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
58.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
59.
Turn right
51 ft
60.
Turn right
397 ft
61.
Turn left
87 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Stevenage to Preston by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £34.6. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 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 £17.3 (£34.6/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £11.53 (£34.6/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £8.65 (£34.6/4).

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 198.04 miles, this computation entails multiplying 198.04 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 24 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 24 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £34.6.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Stevenage to Preston stands at £34.6.

 

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 Stevenage to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12 £ (24/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8 £ (24/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6 £ (24/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stevenage to Preston

The second route from Stevenage to the Preston is 213.22 miles and takes 3 hours and 36 minutes.

The third route from Stevenage to the Preston is 214.38 miles and takes 4 hours and 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Stevenage to Preston is the first suggested route (198mi, 3h 28min) and costs 34.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Stevenage to Preston is the second suggested route (213mi, 3h 36min) and costs 37.2 £.

The most expensive route from Stevenage to Preston is the third suggested route (214mi, 4h 42min) and costs 37.4 £.

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 Stevenage to Preston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 198mi (distance from Stevenage to Preston) and its duration is 3h 28min. The other route is 213mi, and its duration is 3h 36min. The slowest route is 214mi, and its duration is 4h 42min.

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Where is Stevenage located?

Stevenage is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level. Stevenage has coordinates 51.9037610o,-0.1966120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stevenage 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.