Route from Luton to Oxford

The distance between Luton and Oxford is 49.5 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Oxford, County: Oxfordshire, England
49.5 mi , 1 h 13 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Luton to Oxford on map



Driving directions from Luton to Oxford

49.5 mi 1 h 13 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 1st exit onto Hatters Way (A505)
17 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Hatters Way (A505)
191 ft
5.
Turn right onto A505
98 ft
6.
Keep left onto Dunstable Road
0.4 mi
7.
Continue straight to stay on Dunstable Road (A505)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Road (A505)
106 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road (A505)
0.6 mi
10.
Enter Leagrave Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1
460 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M1
1.4 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Northern Bypass (A5)
256 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Northern Bypass (A5)
1.7 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Northern Bypass (A5)
339 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Northern Bypass (A5)
1.1 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A505)
237 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A505)
1056 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A505
265 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A505
2.8 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A505
134 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A505
1.6 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4146
76 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A4146
0.8 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4146
86 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A4146
0.4 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4146
90 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A4146
0.7 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wing Road (A418)
18 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Wing Road (A418)
0.3 mi
32.
Continue onto Leighton Road (A418)
0.9 mi
33.
Continue straight onto Leighton Road (A418)
0.3 mi
34.
Continue onto Aylesbury Road (A418)
345 ft
35.
Turn right to stay on Aylesbury Road (A418)
0.3 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Aylesbury Road (A418)
26 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Aylesbury Road (A418)
6 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A418
44 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A418
53 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bierton Road (A418)
15 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Bierton Road (A418)
804 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bierton Road (A418)
173 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Bierton Road (A418)
0.4 mi
44.
Continue slightly right onto Cambridge Street
1196 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A413)
89 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A413)
1247 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4156
12 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A4156
65 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4156
7 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A4156
90 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oxford Road (A4156)
59 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4156)
1088 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A418
77 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A418
0.3 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A418
40 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A418
0.5 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A418
270 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A418
674 ft
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A418
141 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A418
1.8 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A418
97 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A418
3.9 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aylesbury Road (A418)
136 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Aylesbury Road (A418)
2 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Western Bypass (A418)
275 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass (A418)
1.2 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thame Road (A418)
302 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Thame Road (A418)
2.8 mi
69.
Continue onto Oxford Road (A418)
1.5 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A418
109 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A418
463 ft
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A418
161 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A418
0.5 mi
74.
Take the ramp
693 ft
75.
Continue onto Wheatley Bypass (A40)
1.7 mi
76.
Continue onto London Road (A40)
2.6 mi
77.
Take the ramp on the left
116 ft
78.
Keep left at the fork
288 ft
79.
Merge right onto Eastern By-pass Road (A4142)
3.4 mi
80.
Enter Littlemore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Bypass (A4142)
176 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Bypass (A4142)
0.4 mi
82.
Continue onto Southern By-pass Road
0.8 mi
83.
Enter Kennington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Abingdon Road
307 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto Abingdon Road
1.2 mi
85.
Continue onto Folly Bridge (A4144)
738 ft
86.
Turn left onto Thames Street (A420)
916 ft
87.
Turn right
106 ft
88.
Turn right onto Speedwell Street
740 ft
89.
Turn left onto St Aldate's (A420)
1292 ft
90.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Luton to Oxford?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 8.6 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 4.3 quid each (£8.6 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 2.87 quid per person (£8.6 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 2.15 quid per person (£8.6 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 6 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 49.45 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 6 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Luton to Oxford: 8.6 quid.

 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Luton to Oxford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3 £ (6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2 £ (6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.5 £ (6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Oxford

The second route from Luton to the Oxford is 60.63 miles and takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

The third route from Luton to the Oxford is 46.98 miles and takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Oxford is the third suggested route (47mi, 1h 15min) and costs 8.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Luton to Oxford is the first suggested route (49.5mi, 1h 13min) and costs 8.6 £.

The most expensive route from Luton to Oxford is the second suggested route (60.6mi, 1h 15min) and costs 10.6 £.

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 Luton to Oxford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 49.5mi (distance from Luton to Oxford) and its duration is 1h 13min. The other route is 60.6mi, and its duration is 1h 15min. The slowest route is 47mi, and its duration is 1h 15min.

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

Oxford is located in Oxfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Oxford has coordinates 51.7520209o,-1.2577263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oxford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.