Route from Luton to Bedford

The distance between Luton and Bedford is 19.4 miles. Travel time is 29 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
19.4 mi , 29 min
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Route from Luton to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Luton to Bedford

19.4 mi 29 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
846 ft
2.
Continue onto Dunstable Road (A505)
586 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Telford Way
117 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Telford Way
1011 ft
5.
Go straight onto New Bedford Road (A6)
0.9 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Bedford Road (A6)
132 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto New Bedford Road (A6)
0.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Bedford Road (A6)
129 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto New Bedford Road (A6)
1155 ft
10.
Continue onto Barton Road (A6)
0.4 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6
62 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
0.4 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Barton Road (A6)
153 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Barton Road (A6)
0.3 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Barton Road (A6)
81 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Barton Road (A6)
1.4 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Luton Road (A6)
128 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Luton Road (A6)
2.1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bedford Road (A6)
97 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Bedford Road (A6)
1.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6
103 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
1.8 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6
214 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
4.7 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6
188 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
0.6 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6
162 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
0.5 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6
227 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
0.4 mi
31.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A5141
521 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
33.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
34.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
35.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
36.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
37.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Luton to Bedford?

The expense of driving from Luton to Bedford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £3.4. 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 £1.7 (£3.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.13 per passenger (£3.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £0.85 per passenger (£3.4 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 Luton to Bedford, approximately 2.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 19.4 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 £3.4 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.
 

 

The fuel economy is highly sensitive to the state of the vehicle. In this way:

The effectiveness of the engine's fuel combustion and its overall consumption are both improved with regular engine maintenance. Maintaining your engine with routine oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups will keep it running at its best.

Problems with the fuel system, including blocked injectors or a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, can cause petrololine to burn improperly and increase consumption. Preventing such problems requires regular maintenance and rapid repairs.

Problems with tires: When the tires are worn down or not inflated properly, the vehicle has to use more energy (and fuel) to go forward because of the increased rolling resistance. You may enhance your fuel efficiency by changing worn-out tires and keeping them properly inflated.

Aerodynamics: If the body of the vehicle is dented or has panels that aren't flush with the body, airflow will be disrupted and aerodynamic drag will increase, resulting in increased fuel consumption. The best aerodynamic performance is possible with a well-maintained vehicle body.

Diesel cost from Luton to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.2 £ (2.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.8 £ (2.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.6 £ (2.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Bedford

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Luton to Bedford covers 24.93 miles and necessitates 31 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Bedford is the first suggested route (19.4mi, 29min) and costs 3.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Bedford is the second suggested route (24.9mi, 31min) and costs 4.3 £.

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 Luton to Bedford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 19.4mi (distance from Luton to Bedford) and its duration is 29min. The slowest route is 24.9mi, and its duration is 31min.

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

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton 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.