Eden Bedford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Eden and Bedford by car is 256 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

How far is Bedford from Eden? The driving distance is 256 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Eden, County: Cumbria, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
256 mi , 4 h 16 min
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Route from Eden to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Eden to Bedford

256 mi 4 h 16 min
1.
Head northwest
0.3 mi
2.
Turn left onto A686
2.1 mi
3.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Keswick
728 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout towards Keswick
0.6 mi
5.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M6(S): Preston
43 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout towards M6(S): Preston
565 ft
7.
Continue towards M6(S)
1038 ft
8.
Merge right onto M6
70 mi
9.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
10.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
11.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
13.
Merge right onto M1
36.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
22 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
17.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
22.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
23.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
24.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
25.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
26.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
27.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Eden to Bedford?

Well, using petrol, it's £44.6. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £22.3 for the trip (£44.6 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £14.87 each (£44.6 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £11.15 each (£44.6 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 31 liters of fuel. And that's where the £44.6 comes from for the trip from Eden 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 Eden to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.45 £ (30.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.3 £ (30.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.73 £ (30.9/4) /p.

Where is Eden located?

Eden is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 112 meters above sea level. Eden has coordinates 54.6673412o,-2.6962179o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Eden 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.