Route from Bedford to Surrey Heath

The distance between Bedford and Surrey Heath is 72 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Surrey Heath, County: Surrey, England
72 mi , 1 h 15 min
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Route from Bedford to Surrey Heath on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Surrey Heath

72 mi 1 h 15 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
6.3 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A322: Bracknell
0.4 mi
22.
Go straight onto A322
1.6 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Guildford Road (A322)
232 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Guildford Road (A322)
0.3 mi
25.
Turn right onto Brentmoor Road
0.9 mi
26.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bedford to Surrey Heath with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Bedford to Surrey Heath. The journey using petrol will set you back 12.5 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 6.25 pounds (£12.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 4.17 pounds (£12.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.13 pounds (£12.5 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 Surrey Heath is approximately 72.14 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 8.7 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 (8.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 12.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Bedford to Surrey Heath is 12.5 pounds.
 

 

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 Surrey Heath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.95 £ (7.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.63 £ (7.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.98 £ (7.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Surrey Heath

The most time-consuming route from Bedford to Surrey Heath spans a distance of 75.88 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bedford to Surrey Heath by car?

The cheapest route from Bedford to Surrey Heath is the first suggested route (72mi, 1h 15min) and costs 12.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bedford to Surrey Heath is the second suggested route (76mi, 1h 44min) and costs 13.2 £.

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 Surrey Heath?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 72mi (distance from Bedford to Surrey Heath) and its duration is 1h 15min. The slowest route is 76mi, and its duration is 1h 44min.

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

Surrey Heath is located in Surrey county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 48 meters above sea level. Surrey Heath has coordinates 51.3346257o,-0.6689460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Surrey Heath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.