Mole Valley Bedford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Mole Valley and Bedford by car is 84 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

How far is Bedford from Mole Valley? The driving distance is 84 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Mole Valley, County: Surrey, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
84 mi , 1 h 30 min
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Route from Mole Valley to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Mole Valley to Bedford

84 mi 1 h 30 min
1.
Head southwest on Claygate Road
650 ft
2.
Turn right onto Tollgate Road
560 ft
3.
Turn left onto Flint Hill (A2003)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A24
33 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A24
1.7 mi
6.
Enter Deepdene Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Deepdene Avenue (A24)
115 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Deepdene Avenue (A24)
927 ft
8.
Continue onto London Road (A24)
0.5 mi
9.
Enter Denbies Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A24
145 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A24
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Burford Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Mickleham Bypass (A24)
57 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Mickleham Bypass (A24)
2.4 mi
13.
Enter Givons Grove Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A24)
254 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A24)
0.8 mi
15.
Enter Beaverbrook Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A24)
162 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A24)
0.9 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A243)
118 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Leatherhead By-Pass (A243)
0.4 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M25
446 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
35.3 mi
21.
Keep right onto M25
4.3 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
1.2 mi
23.
Merge right onto M1
23.6 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
1266 ft
25.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Ridgmont Interchange (A421)
470 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Ridgmont Interchange (A421)
526 ft
27.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
121 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
29.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
32.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
34.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
35.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
36.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
37.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
38.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Mole Valley to Bedford?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £14.6. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £7.3 each (£14.6 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £4.87 a head (£14.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £3.65 per person (£14.6 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 10.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £14.6 total comes from for the trip from Mole Valley to Bedford.
 

 

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 Mole Valley to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.1 £ (10.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.4 £ (10.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.55 £ (10.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Mole Valley to Bedford

The most time-consuming route from Mole Valley to Bedford spans a distance of 82.07 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Mole Valley to Bedford by car?

The cheapest route from Mole Valley to Bedford is the second suggested route (82mi, 2h 11min) and costs 14.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Mole Valley to Bedford is the first suggested route (84mi, 1h 30min) and costs 14.6 £.

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 Mole Valley to Bedford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 84mi (distance from Mole Valley to Bedford) and its duration is 1h 30min. The slowest route is 82mi, and its duration is 2h 11min.

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

Mole Valley is located in Surrey county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 107 meters above sea level. Mole Valley has coordinates 51.2208513o,-0.3261145o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Mole Valley 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.