Route from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire

The distance between Plymouth and Central Bedfordshire is 242 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
To: Central Bedfordshire, County: Bedfordshire, England
242 mi , 4 h 20 min
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Route from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire on map



Driving directions from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire

242 mi 4 h 20 min
1.
Head northeast on North Cross
185 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto North Road East
307 ft
3.
Turn right to stay on North Road East
0.3 mi
4.
Turn left onto North Hill (B3250)
870 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Alexandra Road (B3214)
0.5 mi
6.
Continue onto Lipson Vale (B3214)
728 ft
7.
Continue slightly left onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
22 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
511 ft
10.
Go straight onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
636 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
154 ft
13.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.4 mi
14.
Keep right at the fork
224 ft
15.
Merge right onto Devon Expressway (A38)
35 mi
16.
Merge left onto Devon Expressway (A38)
1.7 mi
17.
Continue towards M5: Taunton
4.8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: Exeter
0.5 mi
19.
Turn left onto Honiton Road (A30)
1126 ft
20.
Keep right onto Honiton Road (A30)
14.5 mi
21.
Merge right onto Monkton Road (A30)
14.8 mi
22.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
372 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
24.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
190 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
26.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A303
184 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.2 mi
28.
Enter Podimore and take the 4th exit
1093 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi
30.
Continue onto West Camel Road
1 mi
31.
Turn left onto High Street (A359)
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
302 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
34.4 mi
34.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
208 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
36.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
303 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
26.5 mi
38.
Keep right onto M3
32.9 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
40.
Keep left at the fork
0.5 mi
41.
Merge right onto M25
21.4 mi
42.
Keep right onto M25
4.3 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
1.2 mi
44.
Merge right onto M1
17.3 mi
45.
Take exit 12 on the left towards A5120
0.4 mi
46.
Turn left onto Harlington Road (A5120)
0.6 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5120
54 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A5120
1.5 mi
49.
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
0.3 mi
50.
Continue onto Westoning Road
1.1 mi
51.
Continue onto High Street
0.5 mi
52.
Continue onto Flitton Road
546 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the cost of a drive from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £42. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £21 each (£42 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £14 a head (£42 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £10.5 per person (£42 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 29.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £42 total comes from for the trip from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.25 £ (26.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.83 £ (26.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.63 £ (26.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire

The second route from Plymouth to the Central Bedfordshire is 242 miles and takes 4 hours and 20 minutes.

The third route from Plymouth to the Central Bedfordshire is 239.65 miles and takes 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire by car?

The cheapest route from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 242mi (distance from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire) and its duration is 4h 20min. The other route is 242mi, and its duration is 4h 20min. The slowest route is 240mi, and its duration is 4h 40min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire. It provides driving directions from Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Plymouth - Central Bedfordshire 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 Plymouth to Central Bedfordshire with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Plymouth located?

Plymouth is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Plymouth has coordinates 50.3754565o,-4.1426565o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Plymouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Central Bedfordshire?

Central Bedfordshire is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Central Bedfordshire has coordinates 52.0029744o,-0.4651389o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Central Bedfordshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.