How far is Bayonne, NJ from Atlantic Highlands, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Atlantic Highlands, NJ is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Atlantic Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Atlantic Highlands.
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Start on Broadway
63 m · 10 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto East 30th Street
1658 ft · 57 sec · East 30th Street
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Turn slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
8.4 mi · 13 min · West Shore Expressway
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Continue on Outerbridge Crossing
3.9 mi · 6 min · Outerbridge Crossing
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Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South
903 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
3026 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
969 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Leonardville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Leonardville Road
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Take the ramp straight
106 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
1154 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit right toward Athlantic Highlands, Business District, Seastreak Ferry
156 m · 14 sec
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Continue on 1st Avenue
138 m · 18 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto East Garfield Avenue
1715 ft · 1 min · East Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
116 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Atlantic Highlands.
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.
West Shore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bayonne and Sunny near Atlantic Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Atlantic Highlands?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 19.3 miles from Bayonne and 19.3 miles from Atlantic Highlands.
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 20.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayonne and Sunny near Atlantic Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Atlantic Highlands. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.78 km).
#1 Bayonne
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 65,165 |
| Coordinates | 40.6687100, -74.1143100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlantic Highlands
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.4078900, -74.0343100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Highlands (-74.03431, 40.40789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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