How far is Bayonne, NJ from Linwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Linwood, NJ is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.58 mi
02h 25m
Flight
95 mi
152.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95 mi
Kilometers
152.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.58 mi
Kilometers
186.01 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linwood
Sun, May 17, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sun, May 17, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-05-17T15:54
Arrive Linwood
Sun, May 17, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Leisure Village
NJ

Census designated place

From Bayonne
57.8 mi
01h 12m
To Linwood
57.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
89°F
Today
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn slight right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · West Shore Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Outerbridge Crossing

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Outerbridge Crossing

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South

    903 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Tilton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
91.8 mi · 79%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 7%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 3%
Tilton Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 2%
Shore Road
2.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

89.2 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
95 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Village
01h 12m from Bayonne
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near Linwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Bayonne and 57.8 miles from Linwood.

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

The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near Linwood.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leisure Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure Village.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

52 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

60 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Linwood. Straight-line distance: 95 mi (152.89 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Linwood

City in New Jersey

Population6,635
Coordinates39.3398400, -74.5751600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Linwood (-74.57516, 39.33984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.44 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.16 gal · 30.88 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.76 $37.53
Premium $4.95 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.98 $24.40 $48.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Linwood. The current time is 15:54:33.

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.