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

45.7 miles 73.5 km · straight line
56.7 miles actual route 91.3 km · driving distance
1h 23min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
161° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bedford, United Kingdom from London, United Kingdom?

The distance from Bedford, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom is 45.7 miles (73.5 km) as the crow flies. London, United Kingdom is located SSE of Bedford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56.7 miles, taking about 1h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Bedford, United Kingdom and London, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bedford, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 23min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 40min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bedford, United Kingdom & London, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Bedford, United Kingdom
52.13°N, 0.47°W
Europe/London
30m elevation
London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 545.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM