How far is Bayonne, NJ from Palisades Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.85 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.82 mi
22.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.82 mi
Kilometers
22.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.85 mi
Kilometers
27.12 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palisades Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Palisades Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jersey City
NJ

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

From Bayonne
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Palisades Park
8.5 mi
00h 13m

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
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Palisades Park.

  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

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Broad Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
5.97 mi · 35%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.35 mi · 26%
Broad Avenue
2.56 mi · 15%
NJ 139 Lower Level
0.76 mi · 5%
Port Jersey Boulevard
0.42 mi · 2%
14th Street Viaduct
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tonnelle Avenue

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

3.4 mi · 00h 06m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jersey City
00h 13m from Bayonne
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Palisades Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Palisades Park?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Bayonne and 8.5 miles from Palisades Park.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayonne and Partly Sunny near Palisades Park.

Stop Ideas Near Jersey City

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 Jersey City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 2 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 3.7 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 5.8 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 3.7 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 Jersey City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Palisades Park. Straight-line distance: 13.82 mi (22.24 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Palisades Park

#2 Palisades Park

A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population20,942
Coordinates40.8481600, -73.9976400
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Palisades Park (-73.99764, 40.84816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Palisades Park. The current time is 07:39:13.

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.