How far is Bayonne, NJ from Gloucester City, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Gloucester City, NJ is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
86.86 mi
01h 48m
Flight
75.3 mi
121.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.3 mi
Kilometers
121.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.86 mi
Kilometers
139.78 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloucester City
Fri, May 15, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Fri, May 15, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-05-15T00:28
Arrive Gloucester City
Fri, May 15, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Bayonne
43.4 mi
00h 54m
To Gloucester City
43.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Friday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Gloucester City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Gloucester City.

  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 left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Goethals Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    750 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2405 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    47.2 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 76 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    1 km · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Collingswood

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Crescent Boulevard

    982 ft · 18 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Klemm Avenue

    2950 ft · 1 min · Klemm Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Francis Street

    122 m · 20 sec · Francis Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Brown Street

    81 m · 12 sec · East Brown Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Gloucester City.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64 mi · 74%
I 295 South
9.65 mi · 11%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 3%
Goethals Bridge
1.37 mi · 2%
Staten Island Expressway
1.09 mi · 1%
NJ 73 North
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

47.2 mi · 00h 54m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 54m from Bayonne
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Gloucester City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Gloucester City?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Bayonne and 43.4 miles from Gloucester City.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Gloucester City.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Gloucester City. Straight-line distance: 75.3 mi (121.19 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Gloucester City

#2 Gloucester City

City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,219
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.1162900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Gloucester City (-75.11629, 39.89178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$25.01
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.50 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.95 $15.16 $30.32
Diesel $5.98 $18.30 $36.60

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Gloucester City. The current time is 00:28:23.

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.