Route from Bedford to Newton Mearns

The distance between Bedford and Newton Mearns is 370 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Newton Mearns, County: East Renfrewshire, Scotland
370 mi , 6 h 10 min
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Route from Bedford to Newton Mearns on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Newton Mearns

370 mi 6 h 10 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
26.4 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A725
71 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A725
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
4.2 mi
26.
Continue straight to stay on East Kilbride Expressway (A749)
0.5 mi
27.
Turn left onto A749
184 ft
28.
Turn left onto A749
697 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
55 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
100 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.6 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stewartfield Way
132 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
1241 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
97 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
95 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
956 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
81 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
111 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
527 ft
43.
Enter Philipshill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Redwood Drive (A726)
164 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Redwood Drive (A726)
1184 ft
45.
Continue onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2.4 mi
46.
Enter Belle Craig Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
192 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Mearns Road
10 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Mearns Road
344 ft
51.
Continue straight onto Mearns Road
0.3 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Mearns Road
32 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Mearns Road
703 ft
54.
Make a slight left to stay on Mearns Road
260 ft
55.
Turn left onto Eaglesham Road
0.6 mi
56.
Turn left onto Ayr Road (A77)
415 ft
57.
Turn right onto Barrhead Road
235 ft
58.
Turn left onto Townhead Road
138 ft
59.
Turn left onto Townhead Road
114 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Bedford to Newton Mearns?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £64.2. 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 £32.1 each (£64.2 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £21.4 a head (£64.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £16.05 per person (£64.2 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 44.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £64.2 total comes from for the trip from Bedford to Newton Mearns.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Newton Mearns.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 40.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 20.25 £ (40.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.5 £ (40.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.13 £ (40.5/4) /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 Newton Mearns?

Newton Mearns is located in East Renfrewshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 137 meters above sea level. Newton Mearns has coordinates 55.7711760o,-4.3366150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newton Mearns from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.