Route from Bedford to Elgin

The distance between Bedford and Elgin is 540 miles. Travel time is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
540 mi , 9 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bedford to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Elgin

540 mi 9 h 15 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
116 mi
20.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
21.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
22.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
23.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
24.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
25.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
26.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
27.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
29.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
31.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
33.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
34.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
35.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
36.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
37.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
38.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
39.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
46.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
47.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
59.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
60.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Bedford to Elgin?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £93.7. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £46.85 each (£93.7 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £31.23 a head (£93.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £23.43 per person (£93.7 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 65.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £93.7 total comes from for the trip from Bedford to Elgin.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 59.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 29.55 £ (59.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.7 £ (59.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.78 £ (59.1/4) /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 Elgin?

Elgin is located in Moray county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Elgin has coordinates 57.6494540o,-3.3184850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elgin from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.