How far is Bayonne, NJ from Fort Dix, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Fort Dix, NJ is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Fort Dix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Fort Dix.
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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 left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Goethals Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
750 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
2405 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
44.8 mi · 52 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
1552 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
826 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2579 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 68 South
925 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
151 m · 17 sec · Chesterfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wrightstown Road
3122 ft · 58 sec · Wrightstown Road
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Continue on Wrightstown - Georgetown Road
1296 ft · 22 sec · Wrightstown - Georgetown Road
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Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
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Turn straight onto Defense Access Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Defense Access Road
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Turn right onto Sykesville Road
3160 ft · 1 min · Sykesville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sykesville Road
57 m · 5 sec · Sykesville Road
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Turn straight onto Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
568 ft · 16 sec · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
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Continue on Fort Dix Street
2407 ft · 1 min · Fort Dix Street
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Continue on Wrightstown Road
1005 ft · 28 sec · Wrightstown Road
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Enter the roundabout toward Circle Road
542 ft · 15 sec · Circle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Fort Dix.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
44.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fort Dix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Fort Dix?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Bayonne and 32.3 miles from Fort Dix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayonne and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fort Dix.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
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 Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Fort Dix. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 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 Fort Dix
US Army base in New Jersey
| Population | 7,716 |
| Coordinates | 40.0298400, -74.6184900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Dix (-74.61849, 40.02984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.30 | $22.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
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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