Route from Portsmouth to Bedford

The distance between Portsmouth and Bedford is 120 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
120 mi , 2 h 5 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Portsmouth to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Bedford

120 mi 2 h 5 min
1.
Head east on Gruneisen Road
835 ft
2.
Turn left onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
812 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A3
51 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
1.2 mi
5.
Enter Portsbridge Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
0.3 mi
6.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
7.
Continue onto A27
2.2 mi
8.
Keep left onto A27
0.2 mi
9.
Continue onto Waterlooville Bypass (A3(M))
9.9 mi
10.
Continue onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
6.8 mi
11.
Enter Ham Barn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
215 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
13.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
2.3 mi
14.
Continue onto Tunnel Way (A3)
3 mi
15.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
3.1 mi
16.
Continue onto Milford By-Pass (A3)
1.3 mi
17.
Continue onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
18.
Continue onto Midleton Road (A3)
7.8 mi
19.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
924 ft
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
21.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1086 ft
23.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M25
32 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
28.8 mi
25.
Keep right onto M25
4.3 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
1.2 mi
27.
Merge right onto M1
23.6 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
1266 ft
29.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Ridgmont Interchange (A421)
470 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Ridgmont Interchange (A421)
526 ft
31.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
121 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
33.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
34.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
38.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
39.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
40.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
41.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
42.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


If you were to travel from Portsmouth to Bedford, how much would it charge you?

A trip with petrol gasoline will cost you 20.9 pounds. According to the figure presented above, the price of petrol corresponds to 144 pence per litre, and the amount of petrol that the vehicle consumes is equivalent to 37.5 miles per gallon.
Through carpooling, the cost of this trip is 10.45 pounds for each of the two passengers.
When there are three people in the automobile, the cost of this trip is 6.97 pounds (20.9/3) for each individual passenger.
This trip will cost you 5.23 pounds for each of the four people who are travelling in the automobile.


The cost of fuel is equal to (119.66 miles / 37.5 miles per gallon) multiplied by 144 pence a litre, which is 20.9 pounds.

A more in-depth explanation of the result is as follows:

Fuel usage is miles multiplied by 4.54609 divided by the distance travelled by the vehicle.Consumption is 119.66 miles multiplied by 4.54609 divided by 37.5 miles per gallon, which equals 14.5 litres

It takes 14.5 litres of fuel.

The cost of fuel is equal to the amount of fuel required multiplied by the price per litre, which is 14.5 litres multiplied by 144 pence a litre, which is 20.9 pounds.

The cost of fuel from Portsmouth to Bedford is 20.9 pounds.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.25 £ (14.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.83 £ (14.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.63 £ (14.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Portsmouth to Bedford

The second route from Portsmouth to the Bedford is 117.67 miles and takes 2 hours and 9 minutes.

The third route from Portsmouth to the Bedford is 131.65 miles and takes 2 hours and 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Portsmouth to Bedford is the second suggested route (118mi, 2h 9min) and costs 20.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Portsmouth to Bedford is the first suggested route (120mi, 2h 5min) and costs 20.9 £.

The most expensive route from Portsmouth to Bedford is the third suggested route (132mi, 2h 33min) and costs 23 £.

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 Portsmouth to Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 120mi (distance from Portsmouth to Bedford) and its duration is 2h 5min. The other route is 118mi, and its duration is 2h 9min. The slowest route is 132mi, and its duration is 2h 33min.

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

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth 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.