How far is Bayonne, NJ from North Caldwell, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
27.07 mi
00h 39m
Flight
15.5 mi
24.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.5 mi
Kilometers
24.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.07 mi
Kilometers
43.57 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Caldwell
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-18T04:37
Arrive North Caldwell
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Bayonne
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To North Caldwell
13.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and North Caldwell.

  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 right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  8. 8

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  12. 12

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  13. 13

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 639: Little Falls, Woodland Park

    584 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McBride Avenue

    53 m · 4 sec · McBride Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Paterson Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Paterson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    571 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    2884 ft · 1 min · Center Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lindsley Road

    1856 ft · 41 sec · East Lindsley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Greenbrook Road

    721 ft · 22 sec · East Greenbrook Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
4.5 mi · 17%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.35 mi · 16%
Mountain Avenue
1.33 mi · 5%
NJ 139 Lower Level
0.76 mi · 3%
Paterson Avenue
0.74 mi · 3%
Center Avenue
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 19m from Bayonne
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Partly Sunny near North Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to North Caldwell?

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Bayonne and 13.5 miles from North Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayonne and Partly Sunny near North Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and North Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 15.5 mi (24.95 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
North Caldwell

#2 North Caldwell

Town

Population6,641
Coordinates40.8648200, -74.2582000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: North Caldwell (-74.2582, 40.86482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
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
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.42 $8.83
Premium $4.95 $4.76 $9.51
Diesel $5.98 $5.74 $11.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and North Caldwell. The current time is 04:37:02.

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.