How far is Bayonne, NJ from Hanover, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Hanover, NJ is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.01 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.21 mi
26.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.01 mi
Kilometers
40.25 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Sat, May 2, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, May 2, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-05-02T10:41
Arrive Hanover
Sat, May 2, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Bayonne
12.5 mi
00h 19m
To Hanover
12.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Hanover.

  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

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue

    735 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Service Road

    565 ft · 18 sec · North Service Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hobart Gap Road

    996 ft · 26 sec · Hobart Gap Road

  16. 16

    Continue on White Oak Ridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · White Oak Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Parsonage Hill Road

    926 ft · 28 sec · Parsonage Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    802 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Orange Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Orange Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Columbia Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Columbia Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vreeland Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Vreeland Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hanover Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hanover Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue

    2031 ft · 59 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto New Murray Road

    67 m · 10 sec · New Murray Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    2373 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.14 mi · 37%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.08 mi · 12%
NJ 24 West
1.5 mi · 6%
White Oak Ridge Road
1.45 mi · 6%
Columbia Turnpike
1.41 mi · 6%
Vreeland Road
1.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

9.14 mi · 00h 11m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 19m from Bayonne
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Hanover?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Bayonne and 12.5 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12 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 14.1 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 5.3 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 14.2 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 Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.09 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Hanover

#2 Hanover

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,173
Coordinates40.8045400, -74.3668200
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Hanover (-74.36682, 40.80454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Hanover. The current time is 10:41:59.

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.