How far is Bayonne, NJ from Montgomery, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Montgomery, NJ is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
51.93 mi
01h 11m
Flight
36.05 mi
58.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.05 mi
Kilometers
58.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.93 mi
Kilometers
83.58 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Tue, May 26, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Tue, May 26, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-05-26T06:56
Arrive Montgomery
Tue, May 26, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
25.9 mi
00h 35m
To Montgomery
26 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Tuesday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2521 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    5 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206 South

    754 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Amwell Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Amwell Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Long Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wertsville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wertsville Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Montgomery Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
26.9 mi · 52%
Amwell Road
5.68 mi · 11%
Somerville Circle
5.09 mi · 10%
I 287 South
3.35 mi · 6%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.08 mi · 6%
US 202 South
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 35m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Mostly Cloudy near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Bayonne and 26 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayonne and Mostly Cloudy near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 36.05 mi (58.01 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Montgomery

Township in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population23,094
Coordinates40.4784400, -74.7537700
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Montgomery (-74.75377, 40.47844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Montgomery. The current time is 06:56:05.

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.