How far is Bayonne, NJ from Netcong, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Netcong, NJ is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
43.14 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.83 mi
56.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.14 mi
Kilometers
69.42 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Netcong
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-23T02:01
Arrive Netcong
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Madison
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
21.6 mi
00h 29m
To Netcong
21.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto US 46 West: Netcong

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1217 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    148 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 10 West
14.3 mi · 33%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 23%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.14 mi · 21%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.08 mi · 7%
US 46 West
2.35 mi · 5%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 10 West

Continue straight

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 29m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny near Netcong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Bayonne and 21.6 miles from Netcong.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Netcong is Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

30 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Netcong. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.05 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Netcong

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population3,122
Coordinates40.8989900, -74.7065500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Netcong (-74.70655, 40.89899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Netcong. The current time is 02:01:29.

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.