How far is Bayonne, NJ from Avenel, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Avenel, NJ is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.14 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.84 mi
17.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.84 mi
Kilometers
17.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.36 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avenel
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-23T06:19
Arrive Avenel
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Bayonne
7.6 mi
00h 12m
To Avenel
7.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Avenel.

  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 left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Goethals Bridge

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Goethals Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    706 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto East Edgar Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Edgar Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avenel Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Avenel Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Edgar Road
4.57 mi · 30%
Goethals Bridge
3.24 mi · 21%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 16%
Staten Island Expressway
1.09 mi · 7%
East 30th Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

3.47 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 12m from Bayonne
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny near Avenel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Avenel?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Bayonne and 7.6 miles from Avenel.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Avenel is Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
The City of Rahway
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

The City of Rahway

Rahway , NJ
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Avenel. Straight-line distance: 10.84 mi (17.45 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Avenel

#2 Avenel

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population17,011
Coordinates40.5803800, -74.2851500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Avenel (-74.28515, 40.58038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Avenel. The current time is 06:19:00.

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.