How far is Bayonne, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
127.47 mi
02h 39m
Flight
102.14 mi
164.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.14 mi
Kilometers
164.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.47 mi
Kilometers
205.14 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-17T23:57
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Bayonne
63.8 mi
01h 19m
To Middletown
63.7 mi
01h 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
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Ocean City

    577 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Vernon Road

    600 ft · 26 sec · Vernon Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2813 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Tuckahoe Road

    1054 ft · 26 sec · Old Tuckahoe Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Tuckahoe Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tuckahoe Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1807 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
102 mi · 80%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 7%
Tuckahoe Road
4.93 mi · 4%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 3%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Boulevard
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

99.6 mi · 01h 56m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
01h 19m from Bayonne
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Bayonne and 63.7 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.39 one way or $36.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 102.14 mi (164.38 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Middletown

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population65,190
Coordinates39.2712300, -74.7435000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Middletown (-74.7435, 39.27123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $18.39
Round trip
$36.77
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.39 $36.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.70 $41.39
Premium $4.95 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.98 $26.91 $53.82

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 Middletown. The current time is 23:57:33.

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.