Basingstoke to Bedford, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.9 miles 106 km · straight line
82.3 miles estimated 132.5 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
£12 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Basingstoke from Bedford, United Kingdom?

The distance from Basingstoke to Bedford, United Kingdom is 65.9 miles (106 km) as the crow flies. Bedford, United Kingdom is located NNE of Basingstoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 82.3 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Basingstoke and Bedford, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Basingstoke to Bedford, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min £12 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 34min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basingstoke & Bedford, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Basingstoke
51.26°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
96m elevation
Bedford, United Kingdom
52.13°N, 0.47°W
Europe/London
30m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 378.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients