Route from Bedford to North Dorset

The distance between Bedford and North Dorset is 154 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: North Dorset, County: Dorset, England
154 mi , 2 h 45 min
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Route from Bedford to North Dorset on map



Driving directions from Bedford to North Dorset

154 mi 2 h 45 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
25.8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
19.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
20.
Merge right onto M3
30.8 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
22.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
23.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
25.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
27.
Go straight onto A303
3.1 mi
28.
Take the ramp
847 ft
29.
Turn left onto A350
6.6 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
94 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout
36 ft
32.
Go straight onto Littledown (A350)
778 ft
33.
Continue onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
0.3 mi
34.
Enter Ivy Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Little Content Lane (A30)
132 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Little Content Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
36.
Continue straight onto Christy's Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
37.
Keep left onto Christy's Lane (A30)
135 ft
38.
Enter Royal Chase Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
442 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
1.1 mi
40.
Continue onto Cann Hill (A350)
2.7 mi
41.
Turn right onto Church Street
717 ft
42.
Make a slight right to stay on Church Street
73 ft
43.
Turn right onto West Street
0.7 mi
44.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
45.
Make a sharp left
0.3 mi
46.
Continue straight
967 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Bedford to North Dorset?

The expense of driving from Bedford to North Dorset, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £26.7. 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 £13.35 (£26.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.9 per passenger (£26.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.68 per passenger (£26.7 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 North Dorset, approximately 18.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 153.81 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 £26.7 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.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bedford to North Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.4 £ (16.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.6 £ (16.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.2 £ (16.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to North Dorset

The second route from Bedford to the North Dorset is 144.98 miles and takes 2 hours and 48 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the North Dorset is 141.96 miles and takes 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bedford to North Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Bedford to North Dorset is the third suggested route (142mi, 2h 49min) and costs 24.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to North Dorset is the second suggested route (145mi, 2h 48min) and costs 25.1 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to North Dorset is the first suggested route (154mi, 2h 45min) and costs 26.7 £.

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 North Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 154mi (distance from Bedford to North Dorset) and its duration is 2h 45min. The other route is 145mi, and its duration is 2h 48min. The slowest route is 142mi, and its duration is 2h 49min.

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

North Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. North Dorset has coordinates 50.9497310o,-2.2112763o. RouteCalculator provides a map of North Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.