Route from Bedford to Taunton Deane

The distance between Bedford and Taunton Deane is 180 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Taunton Deane, County: Somerset, England
180 mi , 3 h 14 min
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Route from Bedford to Taunton Deane on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Taunton Deane

180 mi 3 h 14 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
6.1 mi
71.
Take the ramp on the left towards A44: Oxford
0.3 mi
72.
Enter Peartree Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodstock Road (A44)
207 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodstock Road (A44)
0.5 mi
74.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A40
454 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
121 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
158 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
167 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
82.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
84.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
87 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
5.8 mi
86.
Turn left onto A436
4.2 mi
87.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
32 ft
88.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
216 ft
89.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A436
114 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
2.2 mi
91.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
155 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
3.2 mi
93.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bristol
1064 ft
94.
Keep right at the fork
263 ft
95.
Enter Brockworth Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M5: Bristol
629 ft
96.
Exit the roundabout towards M5: Bristol
82 mi
97.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
98.
Enter Chelston Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Chelston Link (A38)
712 ft
99.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelston Link (A38)
0.8 mi
100.
Enter Chelston Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A38
361 ft
101.
Exit the roundabout onto A38
1.3 mi
102.
Turn left onto Bradford Road
0.5 mi
103.
Continue onto Regent Street
703 ft
104.
Make a slight left onto Oake Road
0.9 mi
105.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Bedford to Taunton Deane?

Well, using petrol, it's £31.2. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £15.6 for the trip (£31.2 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £10.4 each (£31.2 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £7.8 each (£31.2 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 21.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £31.2 comes from for the trip from Bedford to Taunton Deane.

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Bedford to Taunton Deane.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.85 £ (19.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.57 £ (19.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.93 £ (19.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bedford to Taunton Deane

The second route from Bedford to the Taunton Deane is 181.64 miles and takes 3 hours and 14 minutes.

The third route from Bedford to the Taunton Deane is 184.35 miles and takes 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bedford to Taunton Deane by car?

The cheapest route from Bedford to Taunton Deane is the first suggested route (180mi, 3h 14min) and costs 31.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bedford to Taunton Deane is the second suggested route (182mi, 3h 14min) and costs 31.5 £.

The most expensive route from Bedford to Taunton Deane is the third suggested route (184mi, 3h 38min) and costs 32 £.

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 Taunton Deane?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 180mi (distance from Bedford to Taunton Deane) and its duration is 3h 14min. The other route is 182mi, and its duration is 3h 14min. The slowest route is 184mi, and its duration is 3h 38min.

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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 Taunton Deane?

Taunton Deane is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 36 meters above sea level. Taunton Deane has coordinates 51.0106209o,-3.1901158o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Taunton Deane from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.