Route from Swindon to Preston

The distance between Swindon and Preston is 185 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

From: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
185 mi , 3 h 10 min
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Route from Swindon to Preston on map



Driving directions from Swindon to Preston

185 mi 3 h 10 min
1.
Head southeast on Prospect Hill
206 ft
2.
Continue onto Prospect Place
495 ft
3.
Turn left to stay on Prospect Place
619 ft
4.
Turn left onto Belle Vue Road
358 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Belle Vue Road
121 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Belle Vue Road
114 ft
7.
Turn left onto Cricklade Street (B4289)
130 ft
8.
Continue onto Drove Road (B4289)
0.6 mi
9.
Turn left
131 ft
10.
Make a slight left onto Queens Drive (A4312)
1119 ft
11.
Enter Drakes Way and take the 1st exit onto Drakes Way (A4312)
67 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Drakes Way (A4312)
0.9 mi
13.
Enter Greenbridge and take the 2nd exit onto Swindon Road (B4006)
126 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Swindon Road (B4006)
1251 ft
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Inn (B4006)
66 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto New Inn (B4006)
108 ft
17.
Continue slightly left onto Swindon Road (B4006)
0.5 mi
18.
Go straight onto Hobley Drive (B4006)
703 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hobley Drive (B4006)
127 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Hobley Drive (B4006)
782 ft
21.
Continue onto Highworth Road (B4006)
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Rat Trap and take the 1st exit
14 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
1224 ft
24.
Merge right onto A419
9.7 mi
25.
Continue onto Cirencester Bypass (A417)
6.3 mi
26.
Continue onto Gloucester Road (A417)
5.6 mi
27.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
135 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
29.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
22 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
3.6 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M5: The Midlands
52.8 mi
32.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
33.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
34.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
36.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
38.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
39.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
40.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
41.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
46.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
47.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
48.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
49.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
50.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
51.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
52.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
53.
Turn right
51 ft
54.
Turn right
397 ft
55.
Turn left
87 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Swindon to Preston by car?

Embarking on the journey from Swindon to Preston, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 32 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 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 16 pounds for each of two passengers, 10.67 pounds for three passengers, and merely 8 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 184.58 miles, the car craves around 22.4 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 (22.4 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 32 pounds. Thus, the journey from Swindon to Preston is marked by a fuel cost of 32 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Swindon to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.1 £ (20.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.73 £ (20.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.05 £ (20.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Swindon to Preston

The slowest route from Swindon to the Preston is 196.11 miles and takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Swindon to Preston is the first suggested route (185mi, 3h 10min) and costs 32 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Swindon to Preston is the second suggested route (196mi, 4h 25min) and costs 34 £.

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 Swindon to Preston?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 185mi (distance from Swindon to Preston) and its duration is 3h 10min. The slowest route is 196mi, and its duration is 4h 25min.

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

Swindon is located in Wiltshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 135 meters above sea level. Swindon has coordinates 51.5557739o,-1.7797176o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swindon 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.