How far is Bayonne, NJ from Jamesburg, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Jamesburg, NJ is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Jamesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Jamesburg.
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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
24.5 mi · 28 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 32 East: Jamesburg, Monroe
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Forsgate Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Forsgate Drive
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Turn left onto Half Acre Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Half Acre Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gatzmer Avenue
81 m · 13 sec · Gatzmer Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto East Railroad Avenue
875 ft · 24 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Jamesburg.
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
24.5 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Jamesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Jamesburg?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Bayonne and 19.1 miles from Jamesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Jamesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Jamesburg. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 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 Jamesburg
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.3526100, -74.4401500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamesburg (-74.44015, 40.35261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
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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