How far is Bayonne, NJ from Forked River, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Forked River, NJ is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Forked River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Forked River.
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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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Turn slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
8.4 mi · 13 min · West Shore Expressway
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Continue on Outerbridge Crossing
3.9 mi · 6 min · Outerbridge Crossing
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Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South
903 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
49.9 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Forked River
1814 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lacey Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Lacey Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
107 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Jones Road
91 m · 16 sec · Jones Road
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Turn right
59 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Forked River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
49.9 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny near Forked River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Forked River?
The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Bayonne and 37.2 miles from Forked River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Forked River is Patchy Fog then Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Lincroft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincroft.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Forked River. Straight-line distance: 57.41 mi (92.39 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 Forked River
Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,244 |
| Coordinates | 39.8398400, -74.1901400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forked River (-74.19014, 39.83984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
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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