"Road Tripping from Ampthill to Cottesmore: Calculating the Cost of Gas and Tolls Today"

Are you ready for a road trip from Ampthill to Cottesmore? It's a beautiful countryside drive, perfect for a weekend getaway with friends and family. Before you hit the road, let's talk about the cost of gas and tolls today. Here are some popular routes, their distance, time and estimated cost.

Route 1: M1 and A1

This is the most common route, which takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel the 95-mile distance. The cost of petrol at today's prices is £1.33 per litre, and a gallon of petrol will cover 30 miles. So, for a 95-mile drive, you would need to buy about 3.1 gallons of petrol which would cost you around £16.5.

You also need to factor in the cost of the tolls on this route, which includes the M6 Toll and the A1 (M) Toll road. The cost of the M6 Toll for a car is £6.70, while the cost of the A1 (M) Toll road is £1.70. This would bring the total estimated cost of the trip on this route to approximately £25.9.

Route 2: M1 and A606

Taking the M1 and A606 would result in a longer journey of approximately 105 miles. It would take you around 2 hours and 50 minutes to arrive, assuming no traffic. You would still need to account for petrol costs, with this journey requiring roughly 3.5 gallons of petrol, costing roughly £18.5 at current petrol prices.

However, without the cost of tolls on this journey, the estimated cost of the trip would amount to approximately £18.5.

Route 3: A5

Taking a scenic route and traveling through parts of the A5 could be an adventure, covering nearly 90 miles. Though it's the shortest route, it takes roughly the same amount of time (about 2 hours and 45 minutes) as planning your course through the M1 and A606. You would need to add petrol costs of around £15.5 to navagate this route.

But like the second route, the A5 does not involve any tolls. The total estimated cost for this road trip is about £15.5.

Conclusion

The cost of driving from Ampthill to Cottesmore varies depending on the route you choose. Factors like tolls and distance all influence how much you'll end up spending in fuel for your journey. There is no 'right' choice here, so pick your route based on your driving ambition and budget. We hope you enjoy your ride and the beautiful countryside view along the way!