How much does it cost to drive from Babergh to Leighton Buzzard based on current gas prices?

Planning a road trip from Babergh to Leighton Buzzard? It’s always good to know how much you’re going to spend on gas and tolls. In this post, we’ll explore a few different routes, their distance, travel time, and cost based on current gas prices.

Route 1: A131 and A12

The first route that we will cover is the A131 and A12 route. This route is approximately 90 miles and takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. If you take this route, you'll spend around £16 on gas (based on an average gas price of £1.30 per liter) and no tolls.

Route 2: A134 and M11

The second route is the A134 and M11 road. This route is longer, around 105 miles long, but is quite a bit faster, taking around 2 hours to complete. You'll pass through Cambridge and St. Neots during this route. If you take this route, you'll spend around £20 on gas and there are no tolls.

Route 3: A14 and M1

Finally, we have the A14 and M1 route. This is the longest route at around 115 miles, but it may be worth it as it takes around 2 hours and may be slightly cheaper. You'll also be experiencing the M1 which is a very busy motorway. If you take this route, you'll spend around £18 on gas and around £7.30 on tolls, as the M1 has tolls.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know the different routes, their distance, travel time, and cost, it's up to you to decide which one you think is best. Keep in mind that gas prices can vary over time, so it's always a good idea to use a gas calculator to obtain an estimate for the cost of your trip. Also, check whether there are tolls on the route and add it to your budget.

Safe travels and enjoy your trip from Babergh to Leighton Buzzard!