How far is Bayonne, NJ from Montague, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Montague, NJ is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
68.28 mi
01h 39m
Flight
56.36 mi
90.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.36 mi
Kilometers
90.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.28 mi
Kilometers
109.88 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-19T09:09
Arrive Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Rockaway
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

From Bayonne
34.1 mi
00h 49m
To Montague
34.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard

    2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark

    3101 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    68 m · 3 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North

    1447 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark

    1046 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Delancey Street

    114 m · 12 sec · Delancey Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stockton Street

    1801 ft · 42 sec · Stockton Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue

    3031 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Merchant Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    3261 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Raymond Plaza East

    21 m · 11 sec · Raymond Plaza East

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    683 ft · 18 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto McCarter Highway

    634 ft · 22 sec · McCarter Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Lock Street

    1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Nesbitt Street

    653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Orange Street

    2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

    1574 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

    2420 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

    1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on NJ 15 North

    17.2 mi · 26 min · NJ 15 North

  32. 32

    Continue on Hampton House Road

    15.1 mi · 23 min · Hampton House Road

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto River Road

    841 ft · 17 sec · River Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 15 North
17.8 mi · 26%
Hampton House Road
15.1 mi · 22%
Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 18%
Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 17%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.08 mi · 5%
Raymond Boulevard
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 15 North

Continue on NJ 15 North

17.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway
00h 49m from Bayonne
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bayonne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Bayonne and 34.2 miles from Montague.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bayonne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Montague.

Stop Ideas Near Rockaway

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Montague. Straight-line distance: 56.36 mi (90.7 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Montague

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,630
Coordinates41.3031500, -74.7935000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Montague (-74.7935, 41.30315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Montague. The current time is 09:09:25.

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.