Bedford Elmbridge by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bedford and Elmbridge by car is 70 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

How far is Elmbridge from Bedford? The driving distance is 70 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Elmbridge, County: Surrey, England
70 mi , 1 h 17 min
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Route from Bedford to Elmbridge on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Elmbridge

70 mi 1 h 17 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
28 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A320: Chertsey
1278 ft
19.
Keep left towards A317: Chertsey
508 ft
20.
Go straight onto St Peter's Way (A317)
0.7 mi
21.
Enter Addlestonemoor Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Woburn Hill (A317)
320 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Woburn Hill (A317)
0.7 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weybridge Road (A317)
95 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Weybridge Road (A317)
0.7 mi
25.
Continue onto Balfour Road (A317)
523 ft
26.
Turn left onto Church Street (A317)
765 ft
27.
Continue onto High Street (A317)
1112 ft
28.
Continue straight onto Monument Hill (A317)
1113 ft
29.
Make a slight right onto Queens Road (A317)
1.5 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queens Road (A317)
178 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Queens Road (A317)
0.6 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queens Road
125 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Queens Road
0.5 mi
34.
Turn left onto Molesey Road
450 ft
35.
Turn left onto Claremont Close
162 ft
36.
Turn right
93 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £12.2. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £6.1 (£12.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.07 per passenger (£12.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £3.05 per passenger (£12.2 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 8.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £12.2 comes from for the journey from Bedford to Elmbridge.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Elmbridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.25 £ (8.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.83 £ (8.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.13 £ (8.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Elmbridge

The slowest route from Bedford to the Elmbridge is 65.17 miles and takes 1 hour and 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Elmbridge is the second suggested route (65mi, 1h 49min) and costs 11.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bedford to Elmbridge is the first suggested route (70mi, 1h 17min) and costs 12.2 £.

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 Elmbridge?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 70mi (distance from Bedford to Elmbridge) and its duration is 1h 17min. The slowest route is 65mi, and its duration is 1h 49min.

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

Elmbridge is located in Surrey county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Elmbridge has coordinates 51.3673160o,-0.3983677o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elmbridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.