Route from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire

The distance between Edinburgh and Central Bedfordshire is 363 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Central Bedfordshire, County: Bedfordshire, England
363 mi , 6 h 19 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire

363 mi 6 h 19 min
1.
Head southwest on Princes Street
792 ft
2.
Make a U-turn and continue on Princes Street
829 ft
3.
Continue onto Waterloo Place (A1)
680 ft
4.
Continue onto Regent Road (A1)
0.6 mi
5.
Continue onto Montrose Terrace (A1)
705 ft
6.
Continue right onto London Road (A1)
0.8 mi
7.
Continue onto Portobello Road (A1140)
1 mi
8.
Turn right onto A199
1.7 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
189 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
22.6 mi
11.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
215 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
192 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
4.3 mi
15.
Go straight onto A1
2.6 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
156 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
11.3 mi
18.
Continue onto A1
8.1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
291 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.4 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
176 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
115 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
52.5 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Seaton Burn Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
319 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
2 mi
28.
Keep left onto A19
642 ft
29.
Enter Moor Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A19
444 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A19
29.4 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
32.
Keep left towards A179: Hartlepool
131 ft
33.
Make a slight right
0.3 mi
34.
Merge right onto A19
34.6 mi
35.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
36.
Continue onto A1(M)
25.2 mi
37.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
38.
Keep right onto A1(M)
6.4 mi
39.
Enter Buckden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
184 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7.9 mi
41.
Take the ramp towards A421
244 ft
42.
Enter Black Cat Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
722 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
4.4 mi
44.
Continue onto Bedford Southern Bypass (A421)
4.8 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6: Bedford
1199 ft
46.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A6
30 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
0.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6
169 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
0.5 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A6
198 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
0.6 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wilstead Bypass (A6)
205 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Wilstead Bypass (A6)
4.3 mi
54.
Continue onto Bedford Road (A6)
0.4 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A507
390 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A507
1.1 mi
57.
Make a slight left onto Flitton Hill
98 ft
58.
Continue slightly left onto Ampthill Road
667 ft
59.
Make a slight right onto Flitton Hill
0.5 mi
60.
Turn right onto High Street
0.3 mi
61.
Continue onto Greenfield Road
0.3 mi
62.
Continue onto Flitton Road
897 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire?

The expense of driving from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £62.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £31.45 (£62.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £20.97 per passenger (£62.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £15.73 per passenger (£62.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire, approximately 44 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 362.86 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £62.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 39.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.85 £ (39.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.23 £ (39.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.93 £ (39.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire

The most time-consuming route from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire spans a distance of 366.47 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 22 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire is the first suggested route (363mi, 6h 19min) and costs 62.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire is the second suggested route (366mi, 6h 22min) and costs 63.5 £.

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 Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 363mi (distance from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire) and its duration is 6h 19min. The slowest route is 366mi, and its duration is 6h 22min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire. It provides driving directions from Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Edinburgh - Central Bedfordshire 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 Edinburgh to Central Bedfordshire with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Edinburgh located?

Edinburgh is located in City of Edinburgh county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Edinburgh has coordinates 55.9532520o,-3.1882670o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Edinburgh 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.