How far is Bayonne, NJ from Lincroft, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Lincroft, NJ is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 53m.
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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 Lincroft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Lincroft.
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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 right to continue on West Shore Expressway
8.4 mi · 13 min · West Shore Expressway
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Continue on Outerbridge Crossing
3.9 mi · 6 min · Outerbridge Crossing
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Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South
903 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
1574 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn sharp left onto Swimming River Road
18 m · 1 sec · Swimming River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Swimming River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Lincroft.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bayonne and Rain Showers Likely near Lincroft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Lincroft?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 18.9 miles from Bayonne and 18.9 miles from Lincroft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bayonne and Rain Showers Likely near Lincroft.
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 Lincroft. Straight-line distance: 23.36 mi (37.59 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 Lincroft
Census designated place
| Population | 6,135 |
| Coordinates | 40.3306700, -74.1209700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincroft (-74.12097, 40.33067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
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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