How far is Bayonne, NJ from Bound Brook, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Bound Brook, NJ is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
33.2 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.3 mi
37.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.3 mi
Kilometers
37.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.2 mi
Kilometers
53.43 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bound Brook
Wed, Apr 29, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 29, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-29T13:24
Arrive Bound Brook
Wed, Apr 29, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
16.6 mi
00h 23m
To Bound Brook
16.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Bound Brook.

  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

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard

    2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark

    3101 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung

    38 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hillcrest Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    785 ft · 18 sec · Valley Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Somerset Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    31 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: V A Hospital, Bound Brook

    767 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto North Mountain Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Mountain Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Union Avenue

    2298 ft · 49 sec · East Union Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Livingston Street

    142 m · 27 sec · Livingston Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Maple Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West Maple Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17.2 mi · 52%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.08 mi · 9%
Hillcrest Road
1.07 mi · 3%
Somerset Street
1.03 mi · 3%
North Mountain Avenue
0.96 mi · 3%
I 78 West
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

9.14 mi · 00h 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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 23m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bayonne and Mostly Cloudy near Bound Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Bound Brook?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Bayonne and 16.7 miles from Bound Brook.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bayonne and Mostly Cloudy near Bound Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Bound Brook. Straight-line distance: 23.3 mi (37.5 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Bound Brook

#2 Bound Brook

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population10,159
Coordinates40.5684400, -74.5384900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Bound Brook (-74.53849, 40.56844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $4.95 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $5.98 $7.00 $13.99

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Bound Brook. The current time is 13:24:47.

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.