How far is Bayonne, NJ from Madison Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Madison Park, NJ is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.31 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.13 mi
29.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.13 mi
Kilometers
29.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.31 mi
Kilometers
39.13 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison Park
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-17T07:53
Arrive Madison Park
Fri, Apr 17, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
12.2 mi
00h 19m
To Madison Park
12.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Madison Park.

  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

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 9

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    566 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    525 ft · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ernston Road

    920 ft · 28 sec · Ernston Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Villanova Road

    1326 ft · 1 min · Villanova Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Princeton Road

    74 m · 15 sec · Princeton Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harvard Road

    883 ft · 39 sec · Harvard Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Harvard Road

    61 m · 9 sec · Harvard Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Harvard Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Harvard Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 34%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 16%
Garden State Parkway
3.12 mi · 13%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 10%
US Highway 9
1.15 mi · 5%
US 9 South
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Shore Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

8.37 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 19m from Bayonne
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Madison Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Madison Park?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Bayonne and 12.2 miles from Madison Park.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Madison Park.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Madison Park. Straight-line distance: 18.13 mi (29.17 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Madison Park

#2 Madison Park

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population7,144
Coordinates40.4515000, -74.3079200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Madison Park (-74.30792, 40.4515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Madison Park. The current time is 07:53:49.

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.