Route from Kilmarnock to Bedford

The distance between Kilmarnock and Bedford is 372 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
372 mi , 6 h 19 min
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Route from Kilmarnock to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Bedford

372 mi 6 h 19 min
1.
Head north on Hill Street
348 ft
2.
Turn right onto Witch Road (A735)
900 ft
3.
Continue onto Dean Lane (A735)
721 ft
4.
Turn right onto High Street (A735)
1092 ft
5.
Continue slightly left onto Green Street (A735)
382 ft
6.
Keep right onto Green Street (A735)
211 ft
7.
Continue onto Sturrock Street (A735)
1166 ft
8.
Keep left onto Sturrock Street (A735)
139 ft
9.
Turn left onto Old Mill Road (A735)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Welbeck Street (A735)
837 ft
11.
Enter Victoria Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
111 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
814 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
42 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
536 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
208 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
150 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
4.7 mi
21.
Turn left onto High Street (B743)
537 ft
22.
Continue onto Loan (B743)
346 ft
23.
Continue onto Sorn Road (B743)
4.2 mi
24.
Make a slight left onto B743
7 mi
25.
Turn left onto A70
12.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto A70
1.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
27 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1101 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M74
498 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto M74
7.6 mi
31.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
33.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
37.
Merge right onto M1
36.3 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
22 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
41.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
46.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
47.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
48.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
49.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
50.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Kilmarnock to Bedford by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 64.5 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 32.25 quid each (£64.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 21.5 quid (£64.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 16.13 quid (£64.5 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Kilmarnock and Bedford is about 372.02 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 45.1 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (45.1 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 64.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Kilmarnock to Bedford: 64.5 pounds.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 40.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 20.35 £ (40.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.57 £ (40.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.18 £ (40.7/4) /p.

Where is Kilmarnock located?

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock 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.