How far is Bayonne, NJ from Beach Haven West, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87 mi
01h 52m
Flight
69.3 mi
111.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.3 mi
Kilometers
111.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87 mi
Kilometers
140.02 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beach Haven West
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-15T16:36
Arrive Beach Haven West
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
43.5 mi
00h 56m
To Beach Haven West
43.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Beach Haven West.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Beach Haven West.

  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

    61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton

    752 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

    1190 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    537 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Mill Creek Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mill Creek Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Beach Haven West.

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
63.7 mi · 73%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 10%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 5%
NJ 72 East
3.4 mi · 4%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 3%
Mill Creek Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

61 mi · 01h 11m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 56m from Bayonne
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Partly Cloudy near Beach Haven West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Beach Haven West?

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Bayonne and 43.5 miles from Beach Haven West.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayonne and Partly Cloudy near Beach Haven West.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Beach Haven West. Straight-line distance: 69.3 mi (111.52 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Beach Haven West

#2 Beach Haven West

Census designated place

Population3,896
Coordinates39.6698400, -74.2318100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Beach Haven West (-74.23181, 39.66984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.09
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.54 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.95 $15.21 $30.42
Diesel $5.98 $18.36 $36.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Beach Haven West. The current time is 16:36:46.

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.