Reading Bedford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Reading and Bedford by car is 79 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

How far is Bedford from Reading? The driving distance is 79 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
79 mi , 1 h 24 min
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Route from Reading to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Reading to Bedford

79 mi 1 h 24 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
204 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout
562 ft
5.
Go straight onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue onto Queen's Road (A329)
548 ft
7.
Continue onto Queens Road (A329)
1025 ft
8.
Make a slight left onto Watlington Street
265 ft
9.
Keep right onto Watlington Street
167 ft
10.
Turn right onto King's Road
478 ft
11.
Keep left onto King's Road
0.5 mi
12.
Keep left towards A4: A4 East
0.5 mi
13.
Enter Sutton Seeds Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A3290
601 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A3290
2.3 mi
15.
Go straight onto A329(M)
1.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
0.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto M4
17.4 mi
18.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
20.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 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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How much does it cost to travel from Reading to Bedford by car?

The journey from Reading to Bedford by car comes with a price tag of £13.9 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £6.95 for the trip (£13.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £4.63 each (£13.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £3.48 each (£13.9 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 9.6 liters of fuel. And that's where the £13.9 comes from for the trip from Reading to Bedford.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £13.9, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Reading to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.8 £ (9.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.2 £ (9.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.4 £ (9.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Reading to Bedford

The second route from Reading to the Bedford is 70.15 miles and takes 1 hour and 41 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Reading to Bedford is the second suggested route (70mi, 1h 41min) and costs 12.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Reading to Bedford is the first suggested route (79mi, 1h 24min) and costs 13.9 £.

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 Reading to Bedford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 79mi (distance from Reading to Bedford) and its duration is 1h 24min. The slowest route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 41min.

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

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading 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.