How far is Bayonne, NJ from Old Bridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Old Bridge, NJ is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
27.88 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.95 mi
35.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.95 mi
Kilometers
35.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.88 mi
Kilometers
44.87 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Bridge
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-22T21:22
Arrive Old Bridge
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Sewaren
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Old Bridge
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Old Bridge.

  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

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    1158 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 9

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kenneth Avenue

    10 m · 6 sec · Kenneth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bordentown Avenue

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Bordentown Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1204 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 30%
Bordentown Avenue
4.92 mi · 18%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway
3.12 mi · 11%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 9%
US 9 South
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Shore Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

8.37 mi · 00h 13m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sewaren
00h 22m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Old Bridge?

The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Sewaren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Bayonne and 13.9 miles from Old Bridge.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sewaren

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Old Bridge. Straight-line distance: 21.95 mi (35.32 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Old Bridge

#2 Old Bridge

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population65,414
Coordinates40.4148300, -74.3654300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Old Bridge (-74.36543, 40.41483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
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
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.01
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.00 $8.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.51 $9.01
Premium $4.95 $4.85 $9.71
Diesel $5.98 $5.86 $11.72

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 Old Bridge. The current time is 21:22:20.

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.