Route from Bedford to East Dorset

The distance between Bedford and East Dorset is 143 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: East Dorset, County: Dorset, England
143 mi , 2 h 31 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bedford to East Dorset on map



Driving directions from Bedford to East Dorset

143 mi 2 h 31 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)
7.5 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards A421 M1
0.3 mi
11.
Turn left onto Salford Road (A421)
954 ft
12.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M1
254 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.3 mi
14.
Merge right onto M1
23.9 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Stansted
0.4 mi
16.
Keep right towards M25: Heathrow
0.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto M25
25.8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
19.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
20.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
21.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
22.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
23.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
24.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
26.
Keep right at the fork
187 ft
27.
Enter Ashley Heath Roundabout and take the 4th exit
758 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
29.
Keep left at the fork
602 ft
30.
Continue onto Ringwood Road (B3081)
777 ft
31.
Turn left onto Verwood Road (B3081)
2.6 mi
32.
Continue onto Ringwood Road (B3081)
1.7 mi
33.
Continue onto Station Road (B3081)
850 ft
34.
Continue straight onto Station Road (B3081)
1.1 mi
35.
Turn left onto Verwood Road
0.9 mi
36.
Turn left
999 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bedford to East Dorset?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 24.7 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 12.35 £ (24.7/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 8.23 £ (24.7/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 6.18 £ (24.7/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (142.65 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 24.7 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 142.65 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 17.3 liters

Fuel needed = 17.3 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 17.3 liters x 143 pence per liter = 24.7 £

Fuel cost from Bedford to East Dorset = 24.7 £

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Bedford to East Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.8 £ (15.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.2 £ (15.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.9 £ (15.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to East Dorset

The second route from Bedford to the East Dorset is 134.86 miles and takes 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bedford to East Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Bedford to East Dorset is the second suggested route (135mi, 2h 46min) and costs 23.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bedford to East Dorset is the first suggested route (143mi, 2h 31min) and costs 24.7 £.

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 East Dorset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 143mi (distance from Bedford to East Dorset) and its duration is 2h 31min. The slowest route is 135mi, and its duration is 2h 46min.

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

East Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. East Dorset has coordinates 50.8715475o,-1.9179876o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.