How far is Bayonne, NJ from Medford Lakes, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Medford Lakes, NJ is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.31 mi
01h 43m
Flight
66.72 mi
107.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.72 mi
Kilometers
107.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.31 mi
Kilometers
126.02 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-18T08:31
Arrive Medford Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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

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
Millstone
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Bayonne
39.1 mi
00h 51m
To Medford Lakes
39.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Medford Lakes.

  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 left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Goethals Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    750 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2405 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    47.2 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Burlington, Mount Holly

    3156 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

    536 ft · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Holly Bypass

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Holly Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Stokes Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    1178 ft · 57 sec · Mohawk Trail

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bowker Road

    109 m · 16 sec · Bowker Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Big Look Trail

    689 ft · 36 sec · Big Look Trail

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Indian Trail

    131 m · 19 sec · Indian Trail

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
54.5 mi · 70%
Main Street
2.94 mi · 4%
Mount Holly Bypass
2.78 mi · 4%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 3%
Stokes Road
2.33 mi · 3%
Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millstone
00h 51m from Bayonne
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near Medford Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Medford Lakes?

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Millstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Bayonne and 39.1 miles from Medford Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near Medford Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Millstone

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millstone, 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 Millstone.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

8 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Medford Lakes. Straight-line distance: 66.72 mi (107.38 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Medford Lakes

#2 Medford Lakes

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,911
Coordinates39.8584500, -74.8029400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Medford Lakes (-74.80294, 39.85845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.69 $25.39
Premium $4.95 $13.67 $27.35
Diesel $5.98 $16.50 $33.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Medford Lakes. The current time is 08:31:51.

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.