Route from Birmingham to Bedford

The distance between Birmingham and Bedford is 83 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
83 mi , 1 h 27 min
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Route from Birmingham to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Bedford

83 mi 1 h 27 min
1.
Head east on Aston Street
84 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Aston Street
550 ft
3.
Turn left onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
729 ft
4.
Turn right onto Dale End
341 ft
5.
Turn right onto Newton Street
357 ft
6.
Turn right onto Corporation Street
687 ft
7.
Turn right onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
441 ft
8.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 3rd exit onto Corporation Street
506 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
426 ft
12.
Keep right onto M6
31.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
14.
Merge right onto M1
36.3 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
0.3 mi
16.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
22 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
18.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
23.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
24.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
25.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
26.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
27.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


How much is the expense of driving from Birmingham to Bedford?

The expense of driving from Birmingham to Bedford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £14.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £7.25 (£14.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.83 per passenger (£14.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £3.63 per passenger (£14.5 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Birmingham to Bedford, approximately 10.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 82.97 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £14.5 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.05 £ (10.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.37 £ (10.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.53 £ (10.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Bedford

An alternative route from Birmingham to the Bedford is 75.42 miles and takes 1 hour and 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Bedford is the second suggested route (75mi, 1h 49min) and costs 13.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Bedford is the first suggested route (83mi, 1h 27min) and costs 14.5 £.

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 Birmingham to Bedford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 83mi (distance from Birmingham to Bedford) and its duration is 1h 27min. The slowest route is 75mi, and its duration is 1h 49min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Birmingham to Bedford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Birmingham to Bedford. It provides driving directions from Birmingham to Bedford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Birmingham - Bedford 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 Birmingham to Bedford with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Birmingham located?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Bedford?

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.