How far is Bayonne, NJ from Morris Plains, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Morris Plains, NJ is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.46 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.92 mi
35.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.92 mi
Kilometers
35.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.46 mi
Kilometers
44.2 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morris Plains
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-19T16:09
Arrive Morris Plains
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Maplewood
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
13.7 mi
00h 18m
To Morris Plains
13.7 mi
00h 18m

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
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Morris Plains.

  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 right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 511 South: Morristown

    1311 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Whippany Road

    570 ft · 14 sec · Whippany Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Hanover Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Hanover Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    14 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 West
9.66 mi · 35%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.14 mi · 33%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.08 mi · 11%
East Hanover Avenue
2.39 mi · 9%
I 78 West
0.59 mi · 2%
Port Jersey Boulevard
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 West

Continue straight

9.32 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 18m from Bayonne
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bayonne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morris Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Morris Plains?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Bayonne and 13.7 miles from Morris Plains.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maplewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maplewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Morris Plains. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Morris Plains

#2 Morris Plains

Borough in New Jersey

Population6,223
Coordinates40.8217700, -74.4809900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Morris Plains (-74.48099, 40.82177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.93
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.96 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.46 $8.92
Premium $4.95 $4.81 $9.61
Diesel $5.98 $5.80 $11.60

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 Morris Plains. The current time is 16:09:17.

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.