Route from Burnley to Bedford

The distance between Burnley and Bedford is 195 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Burnley, County: Lancashire, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
195 mi , 3 h 17 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Burnley to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Burnley to Bedford

195 mi 3 h 17 min
1.
Head northwest on Yorkshire Street
7 ft
2.
Make a U-turn and continue on Yorkshire Street
372 ft
3.
Enter Yorkshire Street and take the 3rd exit onto Centenary Way (A671)
281 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Centenary Way (A671)
0.5 mi
5.
Enter Manchester Road and take the 2nd exit onto Trafalgar Street (A671)
207 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Trafalgar Street (A671)
640 ft
7.
Turn left onto Burnham Gate
0.4 mi
8.
Continue onto B6239
830 ft
9.
Enter Burnley Barracks Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Cavalry Way (A671)
201 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Cavalry Way (A671)
598 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
12.
Merge right onto M65
2 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
699 ft
14.
Keep left at the fork
709 ft
15.
Merge right onto Accrington Bypass (A56)
4.1 mi
16.
Enter Rising Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Haslingden Bypass (A56)
236 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Haslingden Bypass (A56)
2.9 mi
18.
Continue onto Edenfield Interchange (A56)
0.3 mi
19.
Keep right onto Edenfield Interchange (A56)
1.5 mi
20.
Continue onto M66
8.4 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60: Ring Road
747 ft
22.
Keep right towards M60: Ring Road
563 ft
23.
Enter Simister Island and take the 3rd exit towards M62
982 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards M62
0.3 mi
25.
Continue onto M60
6.9 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
644 ft
27.
Keep right towards M62
8.5 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
29.
Keep left at the fork
1.2 mi
30.
Merge right onto M6
60 mi
31.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
32.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
34.
Merge right onto M1
36.3 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
22 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
38.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
39.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
41.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
43.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
44.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
45.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
46.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
47.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Burnley to Bedford by car?

Embarking on the journey from Burnley to Bedford, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 34.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 17.05 pounds for each of two passengers, 11.37 pounds for three passengers, and merely 8.53 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 195.3 miles, the car craves around 23.7 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (23.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 34.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Burnley to Bedford is marked by a fuel cost of 34.1 pounds.
 

 

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 Burnley to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.8 £ (23.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.87 £ (23.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.9 £ (23.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Burnley to Bedford

The second route from Burnley to the Bedford is 179.26 miles and takes 3 hours and 23 minutes.

The third route from Burnley to the Bedford is 171.55 miles and takes 3 hours and 50 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Burnley to Bedford is the third suggested route (172mi, 3h 50min) and costs 30 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Burnley to Bedford is the second suggested route (179mi, 3h 23min) and costs 31.3 £.

The most expensive route from Burnley to Bedford is the first suggested route (195mi, 3h 17min) and costs 34.1 £.

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 Burnley to Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 195mi (distance from Burnley to Bedford) and its duration is 3h 17min. The other route is 179mi, and its duration is 3h 23min. The slowest route is 172mi, and its duration is 3h 50min.

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

Burnley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 119 meters above sea level. Burnley has coordinates 53.7892877o,-2.2405035o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Burnley 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.