How far is Bayonne, NJ from Elmwood Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Elmwood Park, NJ is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
22.39 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.26 mi
26.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.26 mi
Kilometers
26.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.39 mi
Kilometers
36.03 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmwood Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Elmwood Park
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Bayonne
11.2 mi
00h 16m
To Elmwood Park
11.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Elmwood Park.

  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

    68 m · 3 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North

    1447 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark

    1046 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Delancey Street

    114 m · 12 sec · Delancey Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stockton Street

    1801 ft · 42 sec · Stockton Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue

    3031 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Merchant Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    3261 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Raymond Plaza East

    21 m · 11 sec · Raymond Plaza East

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    683 ft · 18 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto McCarter Highway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · McCarter Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park

    1704 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit right toward CR 507 North: River Drive, Ridgewood

    157 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto River Drive

    2977 ft · 1 min · River Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Market Street

    763 ft · 16 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Van Riper Avenue

    556 ft · 17 sec · Van Riper Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    697 ft · 32 sec · South Center Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Linden Avenue

    1028 ft · 45 sec · Linden Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCarter Highway
12.4 mi · 55%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.08 mi · 14%
Ferry Street
0.62 mi · 3%
I 78 West
0.59 mi · 3%
Wilson Avenue
0.57 mi · 3%
River Drive
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

McCarter Highway

Turn right onto McCarter Highway

12.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 16m from Bayonne
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Elmwood Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Elmwood Park?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Bayonne and 11.2 miles from Elmwood Park.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Elmwood Park.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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 Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 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
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9 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 Kearny.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Elmwood Park. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.16 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Elmwood Park

#2 Elmwood Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population19,863
Coordinates40.9039900, -74.1184800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Elmwood Park (-74.11848, 40.90399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.63 $7.27
Premium $4.95 $3.91 $7.83
Diesel $5.98 $4.72 $9.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Elmwood Park. The current time is 06:14:50.

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.