Chelmsford Central Bedfordshire by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Central Bedfordshire by car is 68 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

How far is Central Bedfordshire from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 68 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Central Bedfordshire, County: Bedfordshire, England
68 mi , 1 h 13 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire

68 mi 1 h 13 min
1.
Head northeast
218 ft
2.
Turn right onto Duke Street (A1099)
116 ft
3.
Turn right onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
962 ft
4.
Enter Market Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Parkway (A1060)
25 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Parkway (A1060)
799 ft
6.
Make a slight right to stay on Parkway (A1060)
161 ft
7.
Turn right onto New London Road (B1007)
0.7 mi
8.
Continue onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
547 ft
9.
Enter Miami Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A1114)
334 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Britvic Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A1114)
164 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
442 ft
13.
Enter Widford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
131 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
2 mi
15.
Enter Three Mile Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Webbs Farm Interchange (A414)
67 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Webbs Farm Interchange (A414)
517 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
153 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.2 mi
20.
Continue onto Ingatestone Bypass (A12)
3.6 mi
21.
Continue onto Brentwood Bypass (A12)
4.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
23.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
25.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
26.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
30.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
32.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
34.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
36.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
15.3 mi
37.
Take exit 12 on the left towards A5120
0.4 mi
38.
Turn left onto Harlington Road (A5120)
0.6 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5120
54 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A5120
1.5 mi
41.
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
0.3 mi
42.
Continue onto Westoning Road
1.1 mi
43.
Continue onto High Street
0.5 mi
44.
Continue onto Flitton Road
546 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire with petrol?

Driving from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire costs £11.8 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £5.9 per person. With three passengers, it's £3.93 per person, and with four passengers, it's £2.95 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 8.2 liters of fuel. This results in a £11.8 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.1 £ (8.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.73 £ (8.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.05 £ (8.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire

The slowest route from Chelmsford to the Central Bedfordshire is 58.14 miles and takes 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire by car?

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire is the second suggested route (58.1mi, 1h 18min) and costs 10.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire is the first suggested route (68mi, 1h 13min) and costs 11.8 £.

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 Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 68mi (distance from Chelmsford to Central Bedfordshire) and its duration is 1h 13min. The slowest route is 58.1mi, and its duration is 1h 18min.

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Where is Chelmsford located?

Chelmsford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. Chelmsford has coordinates 51.7355868o,0.4685497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chelmsford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Central Bedfordshire?

Central Bedfordshire is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Central Bedfordshire has coordinates 52.0029744o,-0.4651389o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Central Bedfordshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.