Route from Bedford to Eastleigh

The distance between Bedford and Eastleigh is 114 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Eastleigh, County: Hampshire, England
114 mi , 1 h 57 min
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Route from Bedford to Eastleigh on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Eastleigh

114 mi 1 h 57 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
49.8 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
0.5 mi
22.
Turn right onto Leigh Road (A335)
1308 ft
23.
Make a U-turn and continue on Leigh Road (A335)
33 ft
24.
Turn left onto Passfield Avenue
0.6 mi
25.
Turn right onto Nightingale Avenue
387 ft
26.
Turn right onto Magpie Lane
0.3 mi
27.
Turn right
130 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Bedford to Eastleigh by car?

Driving from Bedford to Eastleigh costs £19.8 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 143 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £9.9 (£19.8 split by 2). With three friends, it's £6.6 each (£19.8 divided by 3), and with four, it's £4.95 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 13.8 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £19.8 Bedford-Eastleigh fare.

In all, the travel costs £19.8 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Eastleigh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.25 £ (12.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.17 £ (12.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.13 £ (12.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Eastleigh

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Bedford to Eastleigh covers 117.07 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 12 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Eastleigh is the first suggested route (114mi, 1h 57min) and costs 19.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bedford to Eastleigh is the second suggested route (117mi, 2h 12min) and costs 20.3 £.

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 Eastleigh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 114mi (distance from Bedford to Eastleigh) and its duration is 1h 57min. The slowest route is 117mi, and its duration is 2h 12min.

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

Eastleigh is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Eastleigh has coordinates 50.9671820o,-1.3746880o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Eastleigh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.