How far is Bayonne, NJ from Mount Olive, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Mount Olive, NJ is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
44.61 mi
01h 04m
Flight
34.75 mi
55.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.61 mi
Kilometers
71.8 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olive
Sat, May 30, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, May 30, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-05-30T05:38
Arrive Mount Olive
Sat, May 30, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Florham Park
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Bayonne
22.3 mi
00h 32m
To Mount Olive
22.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Saturday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Mount Olive.

  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

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Hillside Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Eyland Avenue

    90 m · 6 sec · Eyland Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Road

    1455 ft · 29 sec · North Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    824 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Flanders Netcong Road

    1393 ft · 44 sec · Flanders Netcong Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Flanders - Drakestown Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Flanders - Drakestown Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mount Olive Road

    57 m · 5 sec · Mount Olive Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 10 West
12.3 mi · 28%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 22%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.14 mi · 20%
Hillside Avenue
3.36 mi · 8%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.08 mi · 7%
Flanders - Drakestown Road
1.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 10 West

Continue straight

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florham Park
00h 32m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Sunny near Mount Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Mount Olive?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Florham Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Bayonne and 22.3 miles from Mount Olive.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayonne and Sunny near Mount Olive.

Stop Ideas Near Florham Park

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.93 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Mount Olive

#2 Mount Olive

Township of New Jersey

Population28,815
Coordinates40.8514900, -74.7329400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Mount Olive (-74.73294, 40.85149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Mount Olive. The current time is 05:38:09.

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.