How far is Bayonne, NJ from Montclair, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Montclair, NJ is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Montclair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Montclair.
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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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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard
2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
3101 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
106 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hillside, Irvington
1485 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Fabyan Place
45 m · 7 sec · Fabyan Place
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Turn right onto Lyons Avenue
3215 ft · 1 min · Lyons Avenue
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Turn left onto Cleremont Avenue
641 ft · 17 sec · Cleremont Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GSP North Toll
757 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
1018 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Watchung Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
1745 ft · 48 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Montclair.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.05 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny near Montclair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Montclair?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Bayonne and 10.4 miles from Montclair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:28 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 arriving, the latest forecast around Montclair is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
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 Irvington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Montclair. Straight-line distance: 11.94 mi (19.22 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 Montclair
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 38,509 |
| Coordinates | 40.8259300, -74.2090300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montclair (-74.20903, 40.82593)
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 31m |
| 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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