How far is Bayonne, NJ from Asbury Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
48.06 mi
01h 06m
Flight
31.44 mi
50.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.44 mi
Kilometers
50.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.06 mi
Kilometers
77.34 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-18T00:28
Arrive Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
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
Laurence Harbor
NJ

Town

From Bayonne
24 mi
00h 33m
To Asbury Park
24 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Asbury Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Asbury Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    63 m · 10 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 30th Street

    1658 ft · 57 sec · East 30th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · West Shore Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Outerbridge Crossing

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Outerbridge Crossing

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South

    903 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls

    1319 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wayside Road

    1727 ft · 34 sec · Wayside Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East

    1166 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 66 East: Asbury Park

    1474 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Asbury Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Asbury Park Circle

    143 m · 8 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  20. 20

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    100 m · 6 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asbury Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Asbury Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
20.9 mi · 43%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 17%
GSP South
5.07 mi · 11%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 8%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 5%
Asbury Park Circle
1.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurence Harbor
00h 33m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Asbury Park?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Bayonne and 24 miles from Asbury Park.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayonne and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurence Harbor, 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 Laurence Harbor.

RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Asbury Park. Straight-line distance: 31.44 mi (50.6 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Asbury Park

#2 Asbury Park

City in New Jersey, United States

Population15,377
Coordinates40.2203900, -74.0120800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Asbury Park (-74.01208, 40.22039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Asbury Park. The current time is 00:28:00.

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.