Stroud Preston by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Stroud and Preston by car is 164 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

How far is Preston from Stroud? The driving distance is 164 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Stroud, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
164 mi , 2 h 52 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Stroud to Preston on map



Driving directions from Stroud to Preston

164 mi 2 h 52 min
1.
Head southeast on Fawkes Place
514 ft
2.
Turn right onto Russell Street
371 ft
3.
Turn left onto Rowcroft
668 ft
4.
Turn right onto Merrywalks (A46)
1247 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beeches Green (A46)
8 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Beeches Green (A46)
1035 ft
7.
Turn right onto Painswick Road (A46)
1.5 mi
8.
Continue onto Cheltenham Road (A46)
0.5 mi
9.
Continue onto Stroud Road (A46)
1.1 mi
10.
Continue onto New Street (A46)
864 ft
11.
Continue onto Cheltenham Road (A46)
4.9 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Shurdington Road (A46)
90 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Shurdington Road (A46)
0.6 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
1.1 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M5: The Midlands
52.8 mi
17.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
18.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
20.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
23.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
24.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
25.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
26.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
31.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
32.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
33.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
34.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
35.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
36.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
37.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
38.
Turn right
51 ft
39.
Turn right
397 ft
40.
Turn left
87 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Stroud to Preston by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 28.6 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 144 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £14.3 (equivalent to 28.6/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 9.53 pounds (28.6/3) per passenger.
7.15 pounds (28.6/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(163.98 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per litre for fuel equals 28.6 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)19.9 litres are consumed (163.98 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 19.9 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 19.9 litres x 144 pence per litre, or 28.6 pounds

28.6 pounds for fuel to get from Stroud to Preston
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

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

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Stroud to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.95 £ (19.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.63 £ (19.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.98 £ (19.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stroud to Preston

The most time-consuming route from Stroud to Preston spans a distance of 177.63 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 6 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Stroud to Preston is the first suggested route (164mi, 2h 52min) and costs 28.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Stroud to Preston is the second suggested route (178mi, 4h 6min) and costs 31 £.

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 Stroud to Preston?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 164mi (distance from Stroud to Preston) and its duration is 2h 52min. The slowest route is 178mi, and its duration is 4h 6min.

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

Stroud is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Stroud has coordinates 51.7457340o,-2.2177580o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stroud 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.