Route from Bedford to Edinburgh

The distance between Bedford and Edinburgh is 352 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
352 mi , 6 h 6 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bedford to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Edinburgh

352 mi 6 h 6 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 1st exit onto Rope Walk (A5140)
16 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Rope Walk (A5140)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Cardington Road
289 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road
0.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cardington Road (A603)
189 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road (A603)
1.1 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cardington Road (A603)
254 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road (A603)
0.2 mi
13.
Enter Cardington Cross and take the 2nd exit
208 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto Bedford Southern Bypass (A421)
2.1 mi
16.
Continue onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
4.4 mi
17.
Enter Black Cat Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Great North Road (A1)
105 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (A1)
8 mi
19.
Enter Buckden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
169 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
113 mi
21.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
22.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
23.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
24.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
27.6 mi
25.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
36.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
22.7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Milton Link (A1)
213 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Milton Link (A1)
0.3 mi
40.
Continue onto Sir Harry Lauder Road (A199)
1.4 mi
41.
Turn left onto Portobello Road (A199)
1.1 mi
42.
Continue onto London Road (A1)
1.4 mi
43.
Turn left onto Picardy Place (A900)
692 ft
44.
Keep left towards Old Town
1153 ft
45.
Turn right onto Princes Street
68 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Bedford to Edinburgh?

The expense of driving from Bedford to Edinburgh using petrol amounts to £61.1. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £30.55 (£61.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £20.37 per person (£61.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £15.28 per person (£61.1 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 42.7 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £61.1 for the trip from Bedford to Edinburgh.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 38.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.3 £ (38.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.87 £ (38.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.65 £ (38.6/4) /p.

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 Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is located in City of Edinburgh county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Edinburgh has coordinates 55.9532520o,-3.1882670o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Edinburgh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.