How far is Bayonne, NJ from Fair Haven, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Fair Haven, NJ is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
41.41 mi
01h 00m
Flight
21.65 mi
34.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.41 mi
Kilometers
66.65 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Fair Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Bayonne
20.7 mi
00h 30m
To Fair Haven
20.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Fair Haven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Fair Haven.

  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

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

    1574 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Shrewsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shrewsbury Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on River Road

    2810 ft · 56 sec · River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    629 ft · 33 sec · Locust Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fisk Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Fisk Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fisk Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
17.5 mi · 42%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 20%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 10%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 6%
Newman Springs Road
1.47 mi · 4%
Shrewsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 30m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Fair Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Fair Haven?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Bayonne and 20.7 miles from Fair Haven.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Fair Haven is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Fair Haven. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.85 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Fair Haven

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,710
Coordinates40.3606700, -74.0381900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Fair Haven (-74.03819, 40.36067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 Fair Haven. The current time is 02:34:33.

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.