Route from Chesterfield to Bedford

The distance between Chesterfield and Bedford is 114 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

From: Chesterfield, County: Derbyshire, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
114 mi , 1 h 55 min
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Route from Chesterfield to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Chesterfield to Bedford

114 mi 1 h 55 min
1.
Head south
349 ft
2.
Turn right onto Hollis Lane (A632)
452 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A617
59 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A617
845 ft
5.
Keep right at the fork
143 ft
6.
Keep left onto A617
5.1 mi
7.
Keep right onto A617
324 ft
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The South
97 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
0.3 mi
10.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
22 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
12.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
13.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
17.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
18.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
20.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
21.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Chesterfield to Bedford by car?

Embarking on the journey from Chesterfield to Bedford, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 19.8 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 9.9 pounds for each of two passengers, 6.6 pounds for three passengers, and merely 4.95 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 113.58 miles, the car craves around 13.8 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 (13.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 19.8 pounds. Thus, the journey from Chesterfield to Bedford is marked by a fuel cost of 19.8 pounds.
 

 

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 Chesterfield to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.9 £ (13.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.6 £ (13.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.45 £ (13.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chesterfield to Bedford

The second route from Chesterfield to the Bedford is 110.68 miles and takes 1 hour and 57 minutes.

The third route from Chesterfield to the Bedford is 110.99 miles and takes 2 hours and 16 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chesterfield to Bedford is the second suggested route (111mi, 1h 57min) and costs 19.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chesterfield to Bedford is the third suggested route (111mi, 2h 16min) and costs 19.4 £.

The most expensive route from Chesterfield to Bedford is the first suggested route (114mi, 1h 55min) and costs 19.8 £.

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 Chesterfield to Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 114mi (distance from Chesterfield to Bedford) and its duration is 1h 55min. The other route is 111mi, and its duration is 1h 57min. The slowest route is 111mi, and its duration is 2h 16min.

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

Chesterfield is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Chesterfield has coordinates 53.2350480o,-1.4216290o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chesterfield 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.