Route from Bedford to Blaby

The distance between Bedford and Blaby is 60.5 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Blaby, County: Leicestershire, England
60.5 mi , 1 h 7 min
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Route from Bedford to Blaby on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Blaby

60.5 mi 1 h 7 min
1.
Head east on St Paul's Square (A600)
75 ft
2.
Turn right onto High Street (A600)
628 ft
3.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A600)
607 ft
4.
Continue onto St John's Street (A600)
736 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ampthill Road (A5140)
310 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Ampthill Road (A5140)
1.7 mi
7.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 3rd exit
694 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
9.
Merge right onto Bedford Southern Bypass (A421)
8.1 mi
10.
Keep left onto A421
1059 ft
11.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M1: The North
19 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout towards M1: The North
0.4 mi
13.
Merge right onto M1
31.4 mi
14.
Keep right onto M1
8.7 mi
15.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M1: Lutterworth
0.3 mi
16.
Enter Misterton Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Lutterworth Road (A4303)
37 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Lutterworth Road (A4303)
1253 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rugby Road (A426)
353 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Rugby Road (A426)
0.2 mi
20.
Continue onto High Street (A426)
796 ft
21.
Continue onto Market Street (A426)
592 ft
22.
Continue onto Lower Leicester Road (A426)
801 ft
23.
Continue onto Leicester Road (A426)
7.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Lutterworth Road
255 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Lutterworth Road
92 ft
26.
Turn left to stay on Lutterworth Road
0.6 mi
27.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Bedford to Blaby by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 10.5 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 5.25 quid each (£10.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 3.5 quid (£10.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 2.63 quid (£10.5 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 Bedford and Blaby is about 60.54 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 7.3 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 (7.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 10.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Bedford to Blaby: 10.5 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Blaby.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.3 £ (6.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.2 £ (6.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.65 £ (6.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Blaby

The second route from Bedford to the Blaby is 57.53 miles and takes 1 hour and 9 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the Blaby is 52.48 miles and takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bedford to Blaby by car?

The cheapest route from Bedford to Blaby is the third suggested route (52.5mi, 1h 10min) and costs 9.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to Blaby is the second suggested route (57.5mi, 1h 9min) and costs 10 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to Blaby is the first suggested route (60.5mi, 1h 7min) and costs 10.5 £.

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 Bedford to Blaby?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 60.5mi (distance from Bedford to Blaby) and its duration is 1h 7min. The other route is 57.5mi, and its duration is 1h 9min. The slowest route is 52.5mi, and its duration is 1h 10min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bedford to Blaby by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bedford to Blaby. It provides driving directions from Bedford to Blaby, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bedford - Blaby 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 Bedford to Blaby with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Bedford located?

Bedford is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Bedford has coordinates 52.1359729o,-0.4666546o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bedford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Blaby?

Blaby is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 72 meters above sea level. Blaby has coordinates 52.5707761o,-1.1656497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blaby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.