Islington Bedford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Islington and Bedford by car is 55.5 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

How far is Bedford from Islington? The driving distance is 55.5 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Islington, County: Greater London, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
55.5 mi , 1 h 11 min
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Route from Islington to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Islington to Bedford

55.5 mi 1 h 11 min
1.
Head southeast on Dagmar Terrace
293 ft
2.
Turn left onto Essex Road (A104)
1248 ft
3.
Turn left onto Canonbury Road (A1200)
0.5 mi
4.
Keep left onto Highbury Corner (A1)
234 ft
5.
Continue onto Holloway Road (A1)
1.9 mi
6.
Turn right onto St John's Way (A1)
213 ft
7.
Keep left onto Archway Road (A1)
1.4 mi
8.
Turn left onto Baker's Lane (A1)
313 ft
9.
Turn right onto North Hill (A1)
400 ft
10.
Keep left onto Aylmer Road (A1)
0.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Lyttelton Road (A1)
1011 ft
12.
Make a slight left onto Lyttleton Road (A1)
279 ft
13.
Continue onto Lyttelton Road (A1)
0.3 mi
14.
Continue onto Falloden Way (A1)
0.8 mi
15.
Merge right onto North Circular Road (A406)
0.3 mi
16.
Keep right towards A1: The NORTH
1.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp towards The NORTH
36.6 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
1266 ft
19.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Ridgmont Interchange (A421)
470 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Ridgmont Interchange (A421)
526 ft
21.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
121 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
23.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
24.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
28.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
29.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
30.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
31.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
32.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Islington to Bedford?

The expense of driving from Islington to Bedford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £9.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £4.85 (£9.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £3.23 per passenger (£9.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.43 per passenger (£9.7 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 Islington to Bedford, approximately 6.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 55.52 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 £9.7 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.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Islington to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.35 £ (6.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.23 £ (6.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.68 £ (6.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Islington to Bedford

The second route from Islington to the Bedford is 56.72 miles and takes 1 hour and 16 minutes.

The third route from Islington to the Bedford is 53.2 miles and takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Islington to Bedford is the third suggested route (53.2mi, 1h 27min) and costs 9.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Islington to Bedford is the first suggested route (55.5mi, 1h 11min) and costs 9.7 £.

The most expensive route from Islington to Bedford is the second suggested route (56.7mi, 1h 16min) and costs 9.9 £.

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 Islington to Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 55.5mi (distance from Islington to Bedford) and its duration is 1h 11min. The other route is 56.7mi, and its duration is 1h 16min. The slowest route is 53.2mi, and its duration is 1h 27min.

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

Islington is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Islington has coordinates 51.5384433o,-0.1007341o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Islington 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.