Route from Leeds to Bedford

The distance between Leeds and Bedford is 150 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

From: Leeds, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
150 mi , 2 h 35 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leeds to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Leeds to Bedford

150 mi 2 h 35 min
1.
Head east on Great George Street
932 ft
2.
Turn right onto Albion Street
511 ft
3.
Turn right onto The Headrow
441 ft
4.
Turn left onto Park Row
312 ft
5.
Go straight onto Park Row
751 ft
6.
Turn left onto Park Row
830 ft
7.
Make a slight right onto Swinegate
30 ft
8.
Make a slight left onto Neville Street
92 ft
9.
Turn left to stay on Neville Street
859 ft
10.
Continue onto Great Wilson Street
856 ft
11.
Make a slight right onto Meadow Lane (A653)
704 ft
12.
Continue towards M621: Dewsbury
843 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the right towards M621
156 ft
14.
Keep left towards M621: The North
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto M621
3.1 mi
16.
Merge left onto M1
0.8 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
833 ft
18.
Continue onto M1
443 ft
19.
Keep left onto M1
0.4 mi
20.
Keep left at the fork
0.4 mi
21.
Merge right onto M62
10.5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Ferrybridge Interchange and take the 4th exit towards A1: The SOUTH
0.3 mi
24.
Exit the roundabout towards A1: The SOUTH
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto A162
8.8 mi
26.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
21.6 mi
27.
Continue onto Worksop Road (A1)
3.2 mi
28.
Continue onto Twyford Lane (A1)
22.1 mi
29.
Continue onto Long Bennington Bypass (A1)
2.3 mi
30.
Continue onto Foston Bypass (A1)
1 mi
31.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
34.3 mi
32.
Continue onto Water Newton Bypass (A1)
0.5 mi
33.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
13.8 mi
34.
Keep right onto A1(M)
6.4 mi
35.
Enter Buckden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
184 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7.9 mi
37.
Take the ramp towards A421
244 ft
38.
Enter Black Cat Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
722 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Barford Bypass (A421)
4.4 mi
40.
Continue onto Bedford Southern Bypass (A421)
2.2 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left
1058 ft
42.
Enter Cardington Cross and take the 4th exit onto Cardington Road (A603)
733 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road (A603)
0.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cardington Road (A603)
263 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road (A603)
1 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cardington Road
82 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Cardington Road
0.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rope Walk (A5140)
32 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Rope Walk (A5140)
0.3 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Kingsway (A600)
303 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A600)
1119 ft
52.
Go straight onto Cauldwell Street (A600)
584 ft
53.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
54.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
55.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Leeds to Bedford by car?

The journey from Leeds to Bedford by car comes with a price tag of £26 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £13 for the trip (£26 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £8.67 each (£26 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £6.5 each (£26 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 18.2 liters of fuel. And that's where the £26 comes from for the trip from Leeds to Bedford.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £26, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Leeds to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.2 £ (16.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.47 £ (16.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.1 £ (16.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leeds to Bedford

The second route from Leeds to the Bedford is 159.38 miles and takes 2 hours and 42 minutes.

The third route from Leeds to the Bedford is 148.15 miles and takes 2 hours and 54 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leeds to Bedford is the third suggested route (148mi, 2h 54min) and costs 25.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leeds to Bedford is the first suggested route (150mi, 2h 35min) and costs 26 £.

The most expensive route from Leeds to Bedford is the second suggested route (159mi, 2h 42min) and costs 27.6 £.

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 Leeds to Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 150mi (distance from Leeds to Bedford) and its duration is 2h 35min. The other route is 159mi, and its duration is 2h 42min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 2h 54min.

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

Leeds is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Leeds has coordinates 53.8007554o,-1.5490774o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leeds 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.