Route from Bedford to Norwich

The distance between Bedford and Norwich is 93 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Norwich, County: Norfolk, England
93 mi , 1 h 41 min
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Route from Bedford to Norwich on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Norwich

93 mi 1 h 41 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 2nd exit
208 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto Bedford Southern Bypass (A421)
2.1 mi
16.
Continue onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
4.4 mi
17.
Enter Black Cat Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Great North Road (A1)
105 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (A1)
1.1 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards Cambridge
0.7 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A428
267 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A428
1 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A428
136 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A428
0.9 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A428
209 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A428
1.1 mi
26.
Enter Tithe Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cambridge Road (A428)
165 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Cambridge Road (A428)
2.2 mi
28.
Continue onto Saint Neots Road (A428)
3.4 mi
29.
Enter Caxton Gibbet Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Saint Neots Road (A428)
243 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Neots Road (A428)
7.9 mi
31.
Continue onto A14
18.3 mi
32.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
33.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A11
371 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.2 mi
35.
Enter Thetford Rounadbout and take the 1st exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
220 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
0.8 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
179 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.4 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
142 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.9 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A11
183 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.7 mi
43.
Enter Stag Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Attleborough Bypass (A11)
204 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Attleborough Bypass (A11)
4.5 mi
45.
Continue onto Wymondham Bypass (A11)
5.2 mi
46.
Continue onto Hethersett Bypass (A11)
3.5 mi
47.
Enter Thickthorn Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Newmarket Road (A11)
731 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Newmarket Road (A11)
0.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newmarket Road (A11)
253 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Newmarket Road (A11)
1.9 mi
51.
Enter Newmarket Road and take the 2nd exit onto Newmarket Road (A11)
142 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Newmarket Road (A11)
0.7 mi
53.
Continue onto St Stephens Road (A11)
1185 ft
54.
Enter St Stephens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Stephens Street
147 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto St Stephens Street
990 ft
56.
Continue onto Red Lion Street
537 ft
57.
Keep left onto Castle Meadow
1248 ft
58.
Keep left towards Wroxham
775 ft
59.
Turn left onto Princes Street
362 ft
60.
Turn left
65 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Bedford to Norwich by car?

The journey from Bedford to Norwich by car comes with a price tag of £16.1 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £8.05 for the trip (£16.1 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £5.37 each (£16.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £4.03 each (£16.1 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 11.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £16.1 comes from for the trip from Bedford to Norwich.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £16.1, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Norwich.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.1 £ (10.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.4 £ (10.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.55 £ (10.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Norwich

The most time-consuming route from Bedford to Norwich spans a distance of 102.11 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Norwich is the first suggested route (93mi, 1h 41min) and costs 16.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bedford to Norwich is the second suggested route (102mi, 1h 50min) and costs 17.7 £.

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 Norwich?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 93mi (distance from Bedford to Norwich) and its duration is 1h 41min. The slowest route is 102mi, and its duration is 1h 50min.

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

Norwich is located in Norfolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Norwich has coordinates 52.6308859o,1.2973550o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Norwich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.