Route from Cambridge to Bedford

The distance between Cambridge and Bedford is 31 miles. Travel time is 40 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
31 mi , 40 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambridge to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Bedford

31 mi 40 min
1.
Head northwest on Hobson Street
695 ft
2.
Continue right onto King Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Short Street
13 ft
4.
Enter Four Lamps Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Avenue
169 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue
0.4 mi
6.
Turn left
148 ft
7.
Go straight onto Chesterton Road (A1134)
367 ft
8.
Continue straight to stay on Chesterton Road (A1134)
0.3 mi
9.
Continue onto Chesterton Lane (A1303)
670 ft
10.
Continue slightly right onto Northampton Street (A1303)
784 ft
11.
Turn right onto Madingley Road (A1134)
2.4 mi
12.
Continue onto Saint Neots Road (A1303)
0.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
217 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
1182 ft
15.
Merge right onto A428
5.9 mi
16.
Enter Caxton Gibbet Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cambridge Road (A428)
237 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Cambridge Road (A428)
5.6 mi
18.
Enter Tithe Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A428
152 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A428
1.1 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A428
159 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A428
0.9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A428
126 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A428
1 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A1: The NORTH
51 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards A1: The NORTH
667 ft
26.
Keep left towards A1: London
0.3 mi
27.
Merge right onto Great North Road (A1)
1.2 mi
28.
Take the ramp towards A421
244 ft
29.
Enter Black Cat Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
722 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
4.4 mi
31.
Continue onto Bedford Southern Bypass (A421)
2.2 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
1058 ft
33.
Enter Cardington Cross and take the 4th exit onto Cardington Road (A603)
733 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road (A603)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cardington Road (A603)
263 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road (A603)
1 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cardington Road
82 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road
0.4 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rope Walk (A5140)
32 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Rope Walk (A5140)
0.3 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Kingsway (A600)
303 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A600)
1119 ft
43.
Go straight onto Cauldwell Street (A600)
584 ft
44.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
45.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
46.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Cambridge to Bedford by car?

The journey from Cambridge to Bedford by car comes with a price tag of £5.4 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £2.7 for the trip (£5.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £1.8 each (£5.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £1.35 each (£5.4 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 3.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £5.4 comes from for the trip from Cambridge to Bedford.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £5.4, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

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 Cambridge to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.9 £ (3.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.27 £ (3.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.95 £ (3.8/4) /p.

Where is Cambridge located?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge 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.