Route from Sefton to Bedford

The distance between Sefton and Bedford is 182 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Sefton, County: Merseyside, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
182 mi , 3 h 4 min
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Route from Sefton to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Sefton to Bedford

182 mi 3 h 4 min
1.
Head northeast on Dibb Lane
397 ft
2.
Continue onto Moss Lane (B5193)
559 ft
3.
Turn right onto Back Lane
0.8 mi
4.
Continue slightly left onto Virgin's Lane
0.4 mi
5.
Turn left onto Quarry Road (A565)
654 ft
6.
Continue onto Park View (A565)
1209 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Broom's Cross Road (A5758)
372 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Broom's Cross Road (A5758)
2.2 mi
9.
Continue onto Switch Island (A5758)
688 ft
10.
Keep left onto M57
5.6 mi
11.
Keep right onto M57
3.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
1 mi
13.
Merge right onto M62
9.2 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
15.
Keep right at the fork
1.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M6
60.4 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
20.
Merge right onto M1
36.3 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
22 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
24.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
29.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
30.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
31.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
32.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
33.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Sefton to Bedford?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £31.8. 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 £15.9 each (£31.8 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £10.6 a head (£31.8 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £7.95 per person (£31.8 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 22.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £31.8 total comes from for the trip from Sefton to Bedford.
 

 

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 Sefton to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11 £ (22/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.33 £ (22/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.5 £ (22/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sefton to Bedford

The second route from Sefton to the Bedford is 179.07 miles and takes 3 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Sefton to the Bedford is 172.82 miles and takes 3 hours and 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sefton to Bedford is the third suggested route (173mi, 3h 49min) and costs 30.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Sefton to Bedford is the second suggested route (179mi, 3h 6min) and costs 31.3 £.

The most expensive route from Sefton to Bedford is the first suggested route (182mi, 3h 4min) and costs 31.8 £.

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 Sefton to Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 182mi (distance from Sefton to Bedford) and its duration is 3h 4min. The other route is 179mi, and its duration is 3h 6min. The slowest route is 173mi, and its duration is 3h 49min.

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

Sefton is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Sefton has coordinates 53.5034767o,-3.0350661o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sefton 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.