Route from Bedford to Tamworth

The distance between Bedford and Tamworth is 78 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Tamworth, County: Staffordshire, England
78 mi , 1 h 29 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bedford to Tamworth on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Tamworth

78 mi 1 h 29 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 left onto A421
1059 ft
11.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M1: The North
19 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout towards M1: The North
0.4 mi
13.
Merge right onto M1
31.4 mi
14.
Keep right onto M1
1.6 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: Hinckley
0.3 mi
16.
Keep right towards M1: Hinckley
187 ft
17.
Enter Crick Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Crick Road (A5)
61 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Crick Road (A5)
0.3 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
177 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
0.5 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
252 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
166 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
3.8 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
208 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
2.3 mi
27.
Enter Cross in Hand and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
342 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
135 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
41 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
33.
Enter Stretton Baskerville Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
783 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.2 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
87 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.5 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
137 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
173 ft
39.
Merge right onto Watling Street (A5)
0.7 mi
40.
Enter Dodwells Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5
145 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.6 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
153 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
72 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.8 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
553 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.5 mi
48.
Continue onto Witherley Road (A5)
0.6 mi
49.
Keep left onto Atherstone Bypass (A5)
1.6 mi
50.
Continue onto Watling Street (A5)
469 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
133 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.6 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
125 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
73 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.1 mi
57.
Enter Tamworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
872 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
2.9 mi
59.
Take the ramp on the left towards Tamworth
0.5 mi
60.
Enter Ventura Park Road and take the 3rd exit
236 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout
644 ft
62.
Enter Jolly Sailor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tame Drive (A51)
281 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Tame Drive (A51)
0.3 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Lichfield Street (B5493)
385 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Lichfield Street (B5493)
0.3 mi
66.
Continue left onto Aldergate (B5493)
1137 ft
67.
Turn right onto Albert Road
691 ft
68.
Make a slight right onto Marmion Street
360 ft
69.
Make a slight left to stay on Marmion Street
748 ft
70.
Turn right
94 ft
71.
Turn right
22 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Bedford to Tamworth with petrol?

Driving from Bedford to Tamworth costs £13.5 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £6.75 per person. With three passengers, it's £4.5 per person, and with four passengers, it's £3.38 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 9.4 liters of fuel. This results in a £13.5 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

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

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Tamworth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.25 £ (8.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.83 £ (8.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.13 £ (8.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Tamworth

The second route from Bedford to the Tamworth is 86.76 miles and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the Tamworth is 76.78 miles and takes 1 hour and 38 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bedford to Tamworth is the third suggested route (77mi, 1h 38min) and costs 13.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to Tamworth is the first suggested route (78mi, 1h 29min) and costs 13.5 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to Tamworth is the second suggested route (87mi, 1h 30min) and costs 15 £.

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 Tamworth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 78mi (distance from Bedford to Tamworth) and its duration is 1h 29min. The other route is 87mi, and its duration is 1h 30min. The slowest route is 77mi, and its duration is 1h 38min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bedford to Tamworth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bedford to Tamworth. It provides driving directions from Bedford to Tamworth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bedford - Tamworth route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Tamworth?

Tamworth is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Tamworth has coordinates 52.6335840o,-1.6910320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tamworth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.