How far is Bayonne, NJ from Metuchen, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Metuchen, NJ is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Metuchen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Metuchen.
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min · Goethals Bridge
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Take the exit straight
706 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto East Edgar Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
661 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
1624 ft · 40 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1442 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Middlesex Avenue
64 m · 7 sec · Middlesex Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middlesex Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Metuchen.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
3.47 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Metuchen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Metuchen?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Bayonne and 10.3 miles from Metuchen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Metuchen.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Metuchen. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.23 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 Metuchen
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,767 |
| Coordinates | 40.5431600, -74.3632000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Metuchen (-74.3632, 40.54316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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