Route from Bedford to Swindon

The distance between Bedford and Swindon is 84 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Swindon, County: Wiltshire, England
84 mi , 1 h 41 min
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Route from Bedford to Swindon on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Swindon

84 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 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)
8.1 mi
10.
Keep right at the fork
306 ft
11.
Keep left onto A421
1.9 mi
12.
Enter Eagle Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
229 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.6 mi
14.
Enter Fen Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
218 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.6 mi
16.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
397 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter Brinklow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
359 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.7 mi
20.
Enter Kents Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
187 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1.1 mi
22.
Enter Netherfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
124 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
402 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
24 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1076 ft
26.
Enter Hospital Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
177 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
973 ft
28.
Enter Coffee Hall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
170 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
158 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
32.
Enter Elfield Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
177 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
142 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
36.
Enter Windmill Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
134 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
38.
Enter Tattenhoe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
169 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
40.
Enter Bottledump Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Buckingham Road (A421)
168 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Buckingham Road (A421)
1 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
121 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.8 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
135 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4.4 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A421
6 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
138 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
122 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
129 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A421
166 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.3 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tingewick Road (A421)
109 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Tingewick Road (A421)
0.8 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A421
177 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.8 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
236 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4 mi
62.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A43
29 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
64.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
221 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.6 mi
66.
Take exit 10 towards M40: Bicester Central
0.5 mi
67.
Merge right onto M40
4.8 mi
68.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
69.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
9.2 mi
71.
Take the ramp on the left towards A420: Swindon
1164 ft
72.
Enter Botley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A420
710 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A420
4.7 mi
74.
Enter Tubney Wood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A420
147 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto A420
3.2 mi
76.
Enter Kingston Bagpuize Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A420
167 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A420
7.6 mi
78.
Enter Stanford Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A420
74 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A420
0.5 mi
80.
Enter Park Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Faringdon Road (A420)
106 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto Faringdon Road (A420)
3.8 mi
82.
Enter Watchfield Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A420
242 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto A420
1.6 mi
84.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A420
149 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto A420
3.6 mi
86.
Enter Gablecross and take the 1st exit onto Oxford Road (A420)
226 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A420)
1113 ft
88.
Enter White Hart and take the 3rd exit onto Oxford Road (A4312)
820 ft
89.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4312)
0.6 mi
90.
Continue onto Slade Drive (A4312)
1020 ft
91.
Enter Greenbridge and take the 2nd exit onto Drakes Way (A4312)
289 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto Drakes Way (A4312)
0.9 mi
93.
Enter Drakes Way and take the 2nd exit onto Queens Drive (A4312)
207 ft
94.
Exit the roundabout onto Queens Drive (A4312)
1144 ft
95.
Turn left
92 ft
96.
Keep left onto Drove Road (B4289)
1010 ft
97.
Turn right onto Groundwell Road
0.4 mi
98.
Keep left onto Crombey Street
449 ft
99.
Make a slight left onto Eastcott Hill
734 ft
100.
Turn left onto Warwick Road
246 ft
101.
Turn left onto Swindon Road
398 ft
102.
Turn right onto Prospect Hill
467 ft
103.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Bedford to Swindon by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £14.6. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £7.3 (£14.6/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £4.87 (£14.6/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £3.65 (£14.6/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 84.32 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 84.32 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 10.2 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 10.2 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £14.6.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Bedford to Swindon amounts to £14.6.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Swindon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.6 £ (9.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.07 £ (9.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.3 £ (9.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Swindon

The second route from Bedford to the Swindon is 91.03 miles and takes 1 hour and 48 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the Swindon is 81.29 miles and takes 1 hour and 41 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Swindon is the third suggested route (81mi, 1h 41min) and costs 14.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to Swindon is the first suggested route (84mi, 1h 41min) and costs 14.6 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to Swindon is the second suggested route (91mi, 1h 48min) and costs 15.8 £.

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 Swindon?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 84mi (distance from Bedford to Swindon) and its duration is 1h 41min. The other route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 41min. The slowest route is 91mi, and its duration is 1h 48min.

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

Swindon is located in Wiltshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 135 meters above sea level. Swindon has coordinates 51.5557739o,-1.7797176o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Swindon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.