Route from Bedford to Blackpool

The distance between Bedford and Blackpool is 203 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
203 mi , 3 h 25 min
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Route from Bedford to Blackpool on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Blackpool

203 mi 3 h 25 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
5.1 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
16.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
22.8 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
13.3 mi
21.
Continue onto A5230
0.4 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashworth Road
384 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashworth Road
1068 ft
24.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
25.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
749 ft
26.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.6 mi
27.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
28.
Turn left to stay on West Park Drive
0.6 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beech Avenue
85 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Beech Avenue
616 ft
31.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
32.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
33.
Turn left
91 ft
34.
Turn right
65 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Bedford to Blackpool by car?

Embarking on the journey from Bedford to Blackpool, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 35.3 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 17.65 pounds for each of two passengers, 11.77 pounds for three passengers, and merely 8.83 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 203.42 miles, the car craves around 24.7 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 (24.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 35.3 pounds. Thus, the journey from Bedford to Blackpool is marked by a fuel cost of 35.3 pounds.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Blackpool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.15 £ (22.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.43 £ (22.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.58 £ (22.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Blackpool

The second route from Bedford to the Blackpool is 200.47 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the Blackpool is 197.69 miles and takes 4 hours and 32 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Blackpool is the third suggested route (198mi, 4h 32min) and costs 34.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to Blackpool is the second suggested route (200mi, 3h 28min) and costs 34.7 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to Blackpool is the first suggested route (203mi, 3h 25min) and costs 35.3 £.

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 Blackpool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 203mi (distance from Bedford to Blackpool) and its duration is 3h 25min. The other route is 200mi, and its duration is 3h 28min. The slowest route is 198mi, and its duration is 4h 32min.

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

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.