How far is Atlantic Highlands, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Atlantic Highlands, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.05 mi
00h 54m
Flight
18.5 mi
29.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.85 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Fri, May 1, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in Atlantic Highlands
Fri, May 1, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic Highlands
2026-05-01T10:22
Arrive Bayonne
Fri, May 1, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic Highlands
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fords
NJ

Town

From Atlantic Highlands
18.3 mi
00h 27m
To Bayonne
20.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Friday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic Highlands and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Highlands and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    553 ft · 31 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Memorial Parkway

    2677 ft · 55 sec · Memorial Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516 West: Highlands

    556 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Leonardville Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Leonardville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cherry Tree Farm Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cherry Tree Farm Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic Highlands and Bayonne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 14%
NJ 440 North
4.05 mi · 10%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 9%
Leonardville Road
3.15 mi · 8%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 7%
Cherry Tree Farm Road
1.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

12.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 27m from Atlantic Highlands
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlantic Highlands and Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlantic Highlands to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Atlantic Highlands and 20.8 miles from Bayonne.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlantic Highlands and Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Highlands and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.78 km).

Atlantic Highlands

#1 Atlantic Highlands

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,361
Coordinates40.4078900, -74.0343100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-74.034118, 40.407843)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic Highlands and Bayonne. The current time is 10:22:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.