Route from Bridgend to Bedford

The distance between Bridgend and Bedford is 173 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

From: Bridgend, County: Bridgend, Wales
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
173 mi , 3 h 12 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bridgend to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Bridgend to Bedford

173 mi 3 h 12 min
1.
Head north on Nolton Street
64 ft
2.
Turn right onto Brackla Street
1021 ft
3.
Turn right onto Tremains Road (B4181)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Coychurch Road (B4181)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter Coychurch Road and take the 2nd exit onto Coychurch Road (B4181)
173 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Coychurch Road (B4181)
0.9 mi
7.
Turn right onto B4181
0.3 mi
8.
Keep left onto Coychurch Road (A473)
1.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A473
220 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A473
0.4 mi
11.
Make a slight right
544 ft
12.
Keep right at the fork
493 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the left
1275 ft
14.
Merge right onto M4
33.4 mi
15.
Keep right onto M4
11.9 mi
16.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: The Midlands
0.3 mi
17.
Keep left towards M5 North: The Midlands
27.4 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
966 ft
19.
Keep right towards Cirencester
0.6 mi
20.
Enter Brockworth Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A417: Cirencester
68 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout towards A417: Cirencester
0.3 mi
22.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
3.2 mi
23.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
23 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
2.2 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
31 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
212 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A436
133 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
4.2 mi
29.
Turn right onto A40
5.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
84 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
32.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
238 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
194 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
115 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
40.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodstock Road (A44)
3 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodstock Road (A44)
0.4 mi
42.
Enter Peartree Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Bicester
697 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout towards Bicester
0.3 mi
44.
Merge right onto A34
6.1 mi
45.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
5.1 mi
47.
Take exit 10 on the left towards B430: Brackley
0.4 mi
48.
Enter Ardley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
323 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
50.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
213 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
52.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A421
342 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
131 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.8 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tingewick Road (A421)
159 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Tingewick Road (A421)
0.8 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
103 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.3 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
202 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
161 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
110 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.4 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
182 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.5 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
74 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
4.4 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
114 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.7 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
125 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1 mi
74.
Enter Bottledump Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
139 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
76.
Enter Tattenhoe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
131 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
78.
Enter Windmill Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
121 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
136 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.8 mi
82.
Enter Elfield Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
160 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
84.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
147 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.4 mi
86.
Enter Coffee Hall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Standing Way (A421)
191 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto Standing Way (A421)
229 ft
88.
Continue onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
757 ft
89.
Enter Hospital Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
139 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1075 ft
91.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
128 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
401 ft
93.
Enter Netherfield Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
27 ft
94.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
1.1 mi
95.
Enter Kents Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
197 ft
96.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.7 mi
97.
Enter Brinklow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
316 ft
98.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.5 mi
99.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
169 ft
100.
Exit the roundabout onto H8 Standing Way (A421)
0.6 mi
101.
Enter Fen Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
240 ft
102.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
0.6 mi
103.
Enter Eagle Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A421
198 ft
104.
Exit the roundabout onto A421
1.9 mi
105.
Keep left onto A421
8.1 mi
106.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
107.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
108.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
109.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
110.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
111.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
112.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
113.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
114.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Bridgend to Bedford?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £30.1. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £15.05 each (£30.1 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £10.03 a head (£30.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £7.53 per person (£30.1 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 20.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £30.1 total comes from for the trip from Bridgend to Bedford.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bridgend to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.45 £ (20.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.97 £ (20.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.23 £ (20.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bridgend to Bedford

The second route from Bridgend to the Bedford is 190.94 miles and takes 3 hours and 27 minutes.

The third route from Bridgend to the Bedford is 179.32 miles and takes 3 hours and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bridgend to Bedford is the first suggested route (173mi, 3h 12min) and costs 30.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bridgend to Bedford is the third suggested route (179mi, 3h 48min) and costs 31.3 £.

The most expensive route from Bridgend to Bedford is the second suggested route (191mi, 3h 27min) and costs 33.3 £.

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 Bridgend to Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 173mi (distance from Bridgend to Bedford) and its duration is 3h 12min. The other route is 191mi, and its duration is 3h 27min. The slowest route is 179mi, and its duration is 3h 48min.

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Where is Bridgend located?

Bridgend is located in Bridgend county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Bridgend has coordinates 51.5042860o,-3.5769450o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bridgend 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.