How far is Bayonne, NJ from Harris County, TX?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Harris County, TX is about 1628 miles (2620 km), with a travel time of about 30h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1408.1 miles (2266.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 60h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1628.02 mi
30h 10m
Flight
1408.08 mi
2266.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1408.08 mi
Kilometers
2266.09 km
Flight Time
02h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
1628.02 mi
Kilometers
2620.05 km
Drive Time
30h 10m

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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 30h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harris County
Sun, Nov 1, 1:03 PM CST
Return by in Bayonne
Mon, Nov 2, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-10-31T08:52
Arrive Harris County
Sun, Nov 1, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
30h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 12:41 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lookout Mountain
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Bayonne
808.3 mi
15h 05m
To Harris County
819.7 mi
15h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Saturday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Harris County.

  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 left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    49.2 mi · 57 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    259.1 mi · 4 hr 52 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  20. 20

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    282 mi · 5 hr 6 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    159.4 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 12 West: Hammond

    2820 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    85.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  31. 31

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    260.7 mi · 4 hr 49 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North

    2903 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto East Loop North

    7.4 mi · 9 min · East Loop North

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas

    2595 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Parker Road, Yale Street

    543 ft · 13 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road

    2481 ft · 56 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Rosamond Street

    1228 ft · 40 sec · Rosamond Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Werner Street

    1076 ft · 52 sec · Werner Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Wellington Street

    826 ft · 23 sec · East Wellington Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wellington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
9 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
526 mi · 32%
I 59 South
444 mi · 27%
West Florida Republic Parkway
350 mi · 21%
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 5%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
58.4 mi · 4%
I 78 West
54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Continue straight

282 mi · 05h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
30h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
60h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+219.9 mi
1408.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lookout Mountain
15h 05m from Bayonne
Leave By
11:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Harris County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Harris County?

The road trip is about 1628 miles (2620 km) and usually takes 30h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lookout Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 808.3 miles from Bayonne and 819.7 miles from Harris County.

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

The direct path is about 1408.1 miles (2266.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 219.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $238.47 one way or $476.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 510.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bayonne and Harris County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Harris County.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Harris County. Straight-line distance: 1408.08 mi (2266.09 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Harris County

#2 Harris County

County in Texas, United States

Population4,738,253
Coordinates29.8572800, -95.3923400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Harris County (-95.39234, 29.85728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2620 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)54h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)40h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)32h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)27h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)23h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)20h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
57.45 gal
217.46 L · about $238.47
Round trip
$476.95
114.9 gal · 434.92 L
Estimated CO2
510.6 kg one way
Round trip: 1021.1 kg / 2251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $238.47 $476.95
Mid-grade $4.77 $273.75 $547.50
Premium $5.08 $291.62 $583.23
Diesel $6.38 $366.53 $733.06

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 · Oct 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bayonne, NJ and Harris County, TX. The current time in Bayonne is 08:52:20, although it is 07:52:20 in Harris County.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.