How far is Bayonne, NJ from Edgewater, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Edgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Edgewater.
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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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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard
2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
2028 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 76th Street
1 km · 2 min · 76th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
620 ft · 23 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 79th Street
2832 ft · 1 min · 79th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boulevard East
810 ft · 22 sec · Boulevard East
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Turn sharp right onto Bulls Ferry Road
1098 ft · 36 sec · Bulls Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Hilliard Avenue
599 ft · 26 sec · Hilliard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hilliard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Edgewater.
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.
Tonnelle Avenue
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Edgewater?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Bayonne and 8.6 miles from Edgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jersey City.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 13.13 mi (21.13 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 Edgewater
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.8270400, -73.9756900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewater (-73.97569, 40.82704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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