Route from Blackpool to Bedford

The distance between Blackpool and Bedford is 203 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

From: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
203 mi , 3 h 26 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Blackpool to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Blackpool to Bedford

203 mi 3 h 26 min
1.
Head south
65 ft
2.
Turn left
91 ft
3.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
4.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
5.
Turn right onto Beech Avenue
606 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto West Park Drive
151 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto West Park Drive
0.6 mi
8.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.5 mi
10.
Take the ramp
185 ft
11.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
692 ft
12.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
13.
Turn right onto Ashworth Road
1008 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5230
24 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A5230
0.4 mi
16.
Go straight onto M55
12.7 mi
17.
Keep right towards M6 South
5.8 mi
18.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
19.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
20.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
22.
Merge right onto M1
36.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
0.3 mi
24.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
22 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
26.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
27.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
29.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
31.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
32.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
33.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
34.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
35.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Blackpool to Bedford with petrol?

Driving from Blackpool to Bedford costs £35.2 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 £17.6 per person. With three passengers, it's £11.73 per person, and with four passengers, it's £8.8 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 24.7 liters of fuel. This results in a £35.2 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Blackpool to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.15 £ (22.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.43 £ (22.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.58 £ (22.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackpool to Bedford

The second route from Blackpool to the Bedford is 218.62 miles and takes 3 hours and 48 minutes.

The third route from Blackpool to the Bedford is 204.11 miles and takes 4 hours and 31 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Blackpool to Bedford is the first suggested route (203mi, 3h 26min) and costs 35.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Blackpool to Bedford is the third suggested route (204mi, 4h 31min) and costs 35.4 £.

The most expensive route from Blackpool to Bedford is the second suggested route (219mi, 3h 48min) and costs 37.9 £.

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 Blackpool to Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 203mi (distance from Blackpool to Bedford) and its duration is 3h 26min. The other route is 219mi, and its duration is 3h 48min. The slowest route is 204mi, and its duration is 4h 31min.

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

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool 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.