Route from Bedford to Merton

The distance between Bedford and Merton is 82 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Merton, County: Greater London, England
82 mi , 1 h 28 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bedford to Merton on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Merton

82 mi 1 h 28 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
32.9 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW)
1176 ft
19.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
34 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.4 mi
21.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
22.
Continue onto Cobham Bypass (A3)
3.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Esher Bypass (A3)
3.5 mi
24.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.9 mi
25.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise North (A3)
0.4 mi
26.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
27.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A3)
646 ft
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards Wimbledon
609 ft
29.
Go straight onto Bushey Road (A298)
1.2 mi
30.
Continue towards Merton Park
1022 ft
31.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
32.
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Bedford to Merton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 14.3 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 7.15 quid each (£14.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.77 quid (£14.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.58 quid (£14.3 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Bedford and Merton is about 82.24 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 10 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (10 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 14.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Bedford to Merton: 14.3 pounds.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Merton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.5 £ (9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3 £ (9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.25 £ (9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Merton

The second route from Bedford to the Merton is 68.06 miles and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the Merton is 67.36 miles and takes 1 hour and 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Merton is the third suggested route (67mi, 1h 49min) and costs 11.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to Merton is the second suggested route (68mi, 1h 30min) and costs 11.8 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to Merton is the first suggested route (82mi, 1h 28min) and costs 14.3 £.

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 Merton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 82mi (distance from Bedford to Merton) and its duration is 1h 28min. The other route is 68mi, and its duration is 1h 30min. The slowest route is 67mi, and its duration is 1h 49min.

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

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.