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

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
145.29 mi
02h 59m
Flight
120.84 mi
194.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.84 mi
Kilometers
194.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.29 mi
Kilometers
233.82 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 12, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sun, Apr 12, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-11T23:26
Arrive North Wildwood
Sun, Apr 12, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Forked River
NJ

Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
72.6 mi
01h 29m
To North Wildwood
72.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn slight right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · West Shore Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Outerbridge Crossing

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Outerbridge Crossing

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South

    903 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Wildwood Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Spruce Avenue

    2874 ft · 51 sec · West Spruce Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Anglesea Drive

    1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on New Jersey Avenue

    2432 ft · 49 sec · New Jersey Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 12th Avenue

    655 ft · 29 sec · East 12th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
121 mi · 84%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 6%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 3%
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.31 mi · 2%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 2%
West Spruce Avenue
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

119 mi · 02h 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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
01h 29m from Bayonne
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near North Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Bayonne and 72.6 miles from North Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.96 one way or $41.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near North Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Forked River

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

52 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

53 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

57 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

57 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and North Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 120.84 mi (194.48 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 North Wildwood

City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,739
Coordinates39.0006700, -74.7993300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: North Wildwood (-74.79933, 39.00067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $20.96
Round trip
$41.92
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.96 $41.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.59 $47.19
Premium $4.95 $25.41 $50.83
Diesel $5.98 $30.68 $61.35

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and North Wildwood. The current time is 23:26:26.

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.