How far is Bayonne, NJ from Jefferson, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Jefferson, NJ is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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
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Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Jefferson.
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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
47.2 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
1453 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 322 East: Glassboro
53 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Swedesboro Road
3 mi · 5 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bridgeton Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Bridgeton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridgeton Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Jefferson.
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
47.2 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Bayonne and 50 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 85.73 mi (137.97 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 Jefferson
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,611 |
| Coordinates | 39.7537200, -75.2118500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-75.21185, 39.75372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.42 | $28.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.23 | $32.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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