Route from Bedford to North Hertfordshire

The distance between Bedford and North Hertfordshire is 22.4 miles. Travel time is 30 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: North Hertfordshire, County: Hertfordshire, England
22.4 mi , 30 min
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Route from Bedford to North Hertfordshire on map



Driving directions from Bedford to North Hertfordshire

22.4 mi 30 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 1st exit onto Rope Walk (A5140)
16 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Rope Walk (A5140)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Cardington Road
289 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road
0.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cardington Road (A603)
189 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road (A603)
1.1 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cardington Road (A603)
254 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road (A603)
0.2 mi
13.
Enter Cardington Cross and take the 3rd exit onto Cambridge Road (A603)
546 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Cambridge Road (A603)
0.8 mi
15.
Continue onto Bedford Road (A603)
1.4 mi
16.
Continue slightly right onto Sandy Road (A603)
0.7 mi
17.
Continue onto Bedford Road (A603)
2.4 mi
18.
Turn left onto A603
807 ft
19.
Enter Sandy Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Great North Road (A1)
313 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (A1)
2.5 mi
21.
Continue onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Biggleswade North Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
183 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
2.2 mi
24.
Enter Biggleswade South Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1)
232 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1)
7.7 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards Letchworth
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Letchworth Gate and take the 3rd exit onto Letchworth Gate (A505)
856 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Letchworth Gate (A505)
662 ft
29.
Turn left onto Baldock Lane
0.7 mi
30.
Turn left onto Wymondley Road
638 ft
31.
Go straight
296 ft
32.
Turn left
658 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much does it cost to drive from Bedford to North Hertfordshire with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Bedford to North Hertfordshire. The journey using petrol will set you back 3.9 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 1.95 pounds (£3.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 1.3 pounds (£3.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 0.98 pounds (£3.9 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Bedford and North Hertfordshire is approximately 22.38 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 2.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (2.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 3.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Bedford to North Hertfordshire is 3.9 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Bedford to North Hertfordshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.2 £ (2.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.8 £ (2.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.6 £ (2.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to North Hertfordshire

The second route from Bedford to the North Hertfordshire is 24.04 miles and takes 35 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the North Hertfordshire is 22.67 miles and takes 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to North Hertfordshire is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to North Hertfordshire is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to North Hertfordshire is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Hertfordshire?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 22.4mi (distance from Bedford to North Hertfordshire) and its duration is 30min. The other route is 22.7mi, and its duration is 33min. The slowest route is 24mi, and its duration is 35min.

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

North Hertfordshire is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. North Hertfordshire has coordinates 51.9578206o,-0.2149955o. RouteCalculator provides a map of North Hertfordshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.