How far is Bayonne, NJ from Oceanport, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Oceanport, NJ is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
42.76 mi
01h 01m
Flight
24.77 mi
39.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.77 mi
Kilometers
39.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.76 mi
Kilometers
68.81 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oceanport
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 15, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-15T04:31
Arrive Oceanport
Wed, Apr 15, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Bayonne
21.4 mi
00h 30m
To Oceanport
21.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

    1574 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Branch Avenue

    1772 ft · 37 sec · Branch Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rumson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rumson Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seven Bridges Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridges Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Myrtle Avenue

    2921 ft · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Myrtle Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
17.5 mi · 41%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 20%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 9%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 6%
Newman Springs Road
2.07 mi · 5%
Seven Bridges Road
1.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

14.8 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 30m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Oceanport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Bayonne and 21.4 miles from Oceanport.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Oceanport.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Oceanport. Straight-line distance: 24.77 mi (39.87 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Oceanport

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population5,707
Coordinates40.3181700, -74.0151400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Oceanport (-74.01514, 40.31817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
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
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.17 $12.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $4.95 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $5.98 $9.03 $18.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Oceanport. The current time is 04:31:46.

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.