Bedford Wishaw by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Bedford and Wishaw by car is 354 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

How far is Wishaw from Bedford? The driving distance is 354 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
354 mi , 5 h 52 min
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Route from Bedford to Wishaw on map



Driving directions from Bedford to Wishaw

354 mi 5 h 52 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
5.1 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
16.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
20.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
21.
Continue onto M74
18.6 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Canderside Toll and take the 5th exit onto Swinhill Road (A71)
636 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Swinhill Road (A71)
0.5 mi
25.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A71)
1.9 mi
26.
Make a slight left onto A71
105 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
108 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
0.3 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Horsley Brae (A71)
264 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Horsley Brae (A71)
1.1 mi
31.
Continue onto Main Street (A71)
0.6 mi
32.
Continue slightly right onto Overtown Road (A71)
0.4 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wishaw Road (A721)
11 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Wishaw Road (A721)
0.3 mi
35.
Continue onto Stewarton Street (A721)
0.7 mi
36.
Turn right onto Kirk Road (A722)
26 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Bedford to Wishaw by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Bedford to Wishaw is £61.9 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £30.95 for the journey (£61.9 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £20.63 (£61.9 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £15.48 (£61.9 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 43 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £61.9 fare for the journey from Bedford to Wishaw.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £61.9, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

Diesel cost from Bedford to Wishaw.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 42.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.45 £ (42.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.3 £ (42.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.73 £ (42.9/4) /p.

When comparing diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of octane rating, there's a significant distinction:

  1. Petrol (Gasoline): Typically has an octane rating between 87 and 95, crucial for preventing engine knocking in spark-ignition engines.

  2. Diesel Fuel: Doesn't have an octane rating as it's not used in spark-ignition engines. Diesel engines rely on compression ignition, so diesel fuel is formulated to ignite under high pressure, making octane rating irrelevant for diesel fuel.

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 Wishaw?

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.