Route from Tamworth to Bedford

The distance between Tamworth and Bedford is 77 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

From: Tamworth, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Bedford, County: Bedfordshire, England
77 mi , 1 h 28 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Tamworth to Bedford on map



Driving directions from Tamworth to Bedford

77 mi 1 h 28 min
1.
Head southeast
22 ft
2.
Turn left
94 ft
3.
Turn right onto Mill Lane
298 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Anker Drive (A513)
96 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Anker Drive (A513)
982 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Riverdrive (A51)
119 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverdrive (A51)
0.5 mi
8.
Enter Jolly Sailor Roundabout and take the 1st exit
58 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
697 ft
10.
Enter Ventura Park Road and take the 2nd exit towards A5: Nuneaton
127 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards A5: Nuneaton
482 ft
12.
Make a slight left towards A5: Nuneaton
3.2 mi
13.
Enter Tamworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
906 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.1 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
68 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
197 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
133 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.8 mi
21.
Keep left onto Witherley Road (A5)
0.5 mi
22.
Continue onto Watling Street (A5)
1.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
555 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.8 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
93 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
130 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.6 mi
29.
Enter Dodwells Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
291 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
153 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
602 ft
33.
Continue onto Watling Street (A5)
0.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A5
223 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.2 mi
36.
Enter Stretton Baskerville Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
921 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
156 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
5 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
170 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.5 mi
42.
Enter Cross in Hand and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
259 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
2.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
216 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
3.8 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
158 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
156 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
0.5 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Crick Road (A5)
182 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Crick Road (A5)
0.3 mi
52.
Enter Crick Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1
769 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.3 mi
54.
Merge right onto M1
33 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bedford
0.3 mi
56.
Enter Ridgmont Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A421 Bedford
22 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout towards A421 Bedford
1144 ft
58.
Take the ramp towards A421: Bedford
0.3 mi
59.
Merge right onto A421
7.6 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
61.
Enter Elstow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A5141
47 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A5141
1.5 mi
63.
Turn left onto Britannia Road (A5141)
905 ft
64.
Turn right onto Cauldwell Street (A5141)
0.3 mi
65.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A600)
863 ft
66.
Continue left onto St Paul's Square (A600)
525 ft
67.
Turn right to stay on St Paul's Square (A600)
410 ft
68.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Tamworth to Bedford by car?

Embarking on the journey from Tamworth to Bedford, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 13.4 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 6.7 pounds for each of two passengers, 4.47 pounds for three passengers, and merely 3.35 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 77.1 miles, the car craves around 9.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (9.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 13.4 pounds. Thus, the journey from Tamworth to Bedford is marked by a fuel cost of 13.4 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 Tamworth to Bedford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.2 £ (8.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.8 £ (8.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.1 £ (8.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tamworth to Bedford

The second route from Tamworth to the Bedford is 80.45 miles and takes 1 hour and 31 minutes.

The third route from Tamworth to the Bedford is 75.72 miles and takes 1 hour and 37 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Tamworth to Bedford is the third suggested route (76mi, 1h 37min) and costs 13.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tamworth to Bedford is the first suggested route (77mi, 1h 28min) and costs 13.4 £.

The most expensive route from Tamworth to Bedford is the second suggested route (80mi, 1h 31min) 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 Tamworth to Bedford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 77mi (distance from Tamworth to Bedford) and its duration is 1h 28min. The other route is 80mi, and its duration is 1h 31min. The slowest route is 76mi, and its duration is 1h 37min.

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

Tamworth is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Tamworth has coordinates 52.6335840o,-1.6910320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tamworth 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.