Route from Bedford to Forest of Dean

The distance between Bedford and Forest of Dean is 117 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
117 mi , 2 h 19 min
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Route from Bedford to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Forest of Dean

117 mi 2 h 19 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 right at the fork
306 ft
11.
Keep left onto A421
1.9 mi
12.
Enter Eagle Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
229 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.6 mi
14.
Enter Fen Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
218 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.6 mi
16.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
397 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter Brinklow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
359 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.7 mi
20.
Enter Kents Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
187 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1.1 mi
22.
Enter Netherfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
124 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
402 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
24 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1076 ft
26.
Enter Hospital Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
177 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
973 ft
28.
Enter Coffee Hall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
170 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
158 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
32.
Enter Elfield Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
177 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
142 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
36.
Enter Windmill Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
134 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
38.
Enter Tattenhoe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
169 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
40.
Enter Bottledump Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Buckingham Road (A421)
168 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Buckingham Road (A421)
1 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
121 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.8 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
135 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4.4 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A421
6 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
138 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
122 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
129 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A421
166 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.3 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tingewick Road (A421)
109 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Tingewick Road (A421)
0.8 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A421
177 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.8 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
236 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4 mi
62.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A43
29 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
64.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
221 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.6 mi
66.
Take exit 10 towards M40: Bicester Central
0.5 mi
67.
Merge right onto M40
4.8 mi
68.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
69.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
6.1 mi
71.
Take the ramp on the left towards A44: Oxford
0.3 mi
72.
Enter Peartree Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodstock Road (A44)
207 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodstock Road (A44)
0.5 mi
74.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A40
454 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
121 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
158 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
167 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
82.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
84.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
87 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
5.8 mi
86.
Turn left onto A436
4.2 mi
87.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
32 ft
88.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
216 ft
89.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A436
114 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
2.2 mi
91.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
155 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
4.3 mi
93.
Enter Zoons Court Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
112 ft
94.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.6 mi
95.
Enter C&G Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A417
633 ft
96.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.9 mi
97.
Merge right onto Elmbridge Court Roundabout (A40)
234 ft
98.
Make a slight left to stay on A40
0.9 mi
99.
Enter Gateway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
71 ft
100.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.9 mi
101.
Enter Longford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
198 ft
102.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.2 mi
103.
Enter Over Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
162 ft
104.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.5 mi
105.
Enter Highnam Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A48
102 ft
106.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
7.7 mi
107.
Turn right onto Elton Road (A4151)
2.1 mi
108.
Continue onto Church Street (A4151)
1172 ft
109.
Turn right onto Broad Street (A4151)
0.7 mi
110.
Turn left onto St White's Road (B4226)
845 ft
111.
Continue straight onto St White's Road (B4226)
0.8 mi
112.
Continue onto Speech House Road (B4226)
2.9 mi
113.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
114.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bedford to Forest of Dean with petrol?

Driving from Bedford to Forest of Dean costs £20.5 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £10.25 per person. With three passengers, it's £6.83 per person, and with four passengers, it's £5.13 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 14.2 liters of fuel. This results in a £20.5 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.1 £ (14.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.73 £ (14.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.55 £ (14.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Forest of Dean

The second route from Bedford to the Forest of Dean is 133.53 miles and takes 2 hours and 32 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the Forest of Dean is 114.38 miles and takes 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bedford to Forest of Dean by car?

The cheapest route from Bedford to Forest of Dean is the third suggested route (114mi, 2h 20min) and costs 20 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (117mi, 2h 19min) and costs 20.5 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (134mi, 2h 32min) and costs 23.3 £.

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 Forest of Dean?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 117mi (distance from Bedford to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 2h 19min. The other route is 114mi, and its duration is 2h 20min. The slowest route is 134mi, and its duration is 2h 32min.

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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 Forest of Dean?

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.