Route from Bedford to Enfield

The distance between Bedford and Enfield is 48.7 miles. Travel time is 53 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Enfield, County: Greater London, England
48.7 mi , 53 min
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Route from Bedford to Enfield on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Enfield

48.7 mi 53 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
20.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
17.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
18.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
20.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
22.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
5.5 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A111: Potters Bar
1071 ft
25.
Enter Potters Bar Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Stagg Hill (A111)
1188 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Stagg Hill (A111)
1.1 mi
27.
Continue onto Cockfosters Road (A111)
0.3 mi
28.
Turn left onto Ferny Hill
0.7 mi
29.
Continue onto Hadley Road
1.2 mi
30.
Turn right
1264 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Bedford to Enfield?

The expense of driving from Bedford to Enfield, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £8.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £4.25 (£8.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.83 per passenger (£8.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.13 per passenger (£8.5 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Bedford to Enfield, approximately 5.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 48.74 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £8.5 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Enfield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.65 £ (5.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.77 £ (5.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.33 £ (5.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Enfield

The second route from Bedford to the Enfield is 47.96 miles and takes 55 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the Enfield is 43.49 miles and takes 1 hour and 7 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Enfield is the third suggested route (43.5mi, 1h 7min) and costs 7.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to Enfield is the second suggested route (48mi, 55min) and costs 8.3 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to Enfield is the first suggested route (48.7mi, 53min) and costs 8.5 £.

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 Enfield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 48.7mi (distance from Bedford to Enfield) and its duration is 53min. The other route is 48mi, and its duration is 55min. The slowest route is 43.5mi, and its duration is 1h 7min.

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

Enfield is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 50 meters above sea level. Enfield has coordinates 51.6622925o,-0.1180655o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Enfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.