Route from Bedford to Sunderland

The distance between Bedford and Sunderland is 225 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Sunderland, County: Tyne and Wear, England
225 mi , 3 h 48 min
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Route from Bedford to Sunderland on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Sunderland

225 mi 3 h 48 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)
8 mi
19.
Enter Buckden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
169 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
113 mi
21.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
22.
Keep left towards A168: Thirsk
1.2 mi
23.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
24.
Continue onto A19
45.2 mi
25.
Keep left towards Sunderland
1.6 mi
26.
Enter Seaton Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Stockton Road (A1018)
110 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Stockton Road (A1018)
0.3 mi
28.
Enter Stockton Road and take the 3rd exit onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
292 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
1277 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
153 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
1151 ft
32.
Make a slight left onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
115 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
16 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
1 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Salterfen Road (B1405)
10 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Salterfen Road (B1405)
505 ft
37.
Turn right onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
0.6 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
140 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
1 mi
40.
Continue onto Stockton Road (B1522)
653 ft
41.
Make a sharp right to stay on Park Road (A1231)
515 ft
42.
Make a slight left to stay on Park Road
117 ft
43.
Turn left onto Burdon Road
0.3 mi
44.
Continue onto Fawcett Street
1131 ft
45.
Turn right onto High Street West
252 ft
46.
Turn left onto Bedford Street
136 ft
47.
Turn left
248 ft
48.
Turn left onto Bridge Street
117 ft
49.
Make a sharp right onto High Street West
222 ft
50.
Turn left onto Union Street
453 ft
51.
Turn right
73 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Bedford to Sunderland by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 39.1 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 19.55 quid each (£39.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 13.03 quid (£39.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 9.78 quid (£39.1 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 Sunderland is about 225.25 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 27.3 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 (27.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 39.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Bedford to Sunderland: 39.1 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Sunderland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.35 £ (24.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.23 £ (24.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.18 £ (24.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Sunderland

An alternative route from Bedford to the Sunderland is 227.52 miles and takes 4 hours and 19 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Sunderland is the first suggested route (225mi, 3h 48min) and costs 39.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bedford to Sunderland is the second suggested route (228mi, 4h 19min) and costs 39.4 £.

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 Sunderland?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 225mi (distance from Bedford to Sunderland) and its duration is 3h 48min. The slowest route is 228mi, and its duration is 4h 19min.

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

Sunderland is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Sunderland has coordinates 54.9068690o,-1.3838010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sunderland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.