Route from Bedford to Swale

The distance between Bedford and Swale is 111 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Swale, County: Kent, England
111 mi , 1 h 58 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bedford to Swale on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Swale

111 mi 1 h 58 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
20.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
17.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
18.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
20.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
22.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
24.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
26.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
27.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
28.
Continue onto M2
13 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards A249: Sittingbourne
0.4 mi
30.
Keep left onto M2
1147 ft
31.
Merge right onto A249
2.3 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
33.
Enter Bobbing Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
664 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
946 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
137 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Staplehurst Road (B2006)
0.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto St. Paul's Street (B2006)
106 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Paul's Street (B2006)
991 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto B2006
162 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto B2006
1252 ft
41.
Turn right onto Milton Road (B2006)
1109 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Michael's Road (A2)
57 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Michael's Road (A2)
0.6 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto East Street (A2)
32 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto East Street (A2)
436 ft
46.
Continue onto Canterbury Road (A2)
0.9 mi
47.
Continue onto The Street (A2)
0.3 mi
48.
Continue onto London Road (A2)
2.2 mi
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Bedford to Swale?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 19.2 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 9.6 £ (19.2/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 6.4 £ (19.2/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 4.8 £ (19.2/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (110.76 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 19.2 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 110.76 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 13.4 liters

Fuel needed = 13.4 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 13.4 liters x 143 pence per liter = 19.2 £

Fuel cost from Bedford to Swale = 19.2 £

 

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 Swale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.05 £ (12.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.03 £ (12.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.03 £ (12.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Swale

The second route from Bedford to the Swale is 109.98 miles and takes 2 hours and .

The third route from Bedford to the Swale is 107.59 miles and takes 2 hours and 25 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Swale is the third suggested route (108mi, 2h 25min) and costs 18.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to Swale is the second suggested route (110mi, 2h ) and costs 19.1 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to Swale is the first suggested route (111mi, 1h 58min) and costs 19.2 £.

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 Swale?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 111mi (distance from Bedford to Swale) and its duration is 1h 58min. The other route is 110mi, and its duration is 2h . The slowest route is 108mi, and its duration is 2h 25min.

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

Swale is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 23 meters above sea level. Swale has coordinates 51.3231670o,0.8224796o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.