How far is Bayonne, NJ from Port Reading, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Port Reading, NJ is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
16.48 mi
00h 29m
Flight
10.48 mi
16.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.48 mi
Kilometers
16.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.53 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Reading
Sat, Apr 11, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 11, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-11T21:33
Arrive Port Reading
Sat, Apr 11, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Bayonne
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Port Reading
8.3 mi
00h 14m

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

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Port Reading.

  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 left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Goethals Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    750 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1999 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Carteret, Rahway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Carteret, West Carteret, Rahway

    72 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on West Carteret, Rahway

    679 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Avenue

    2111 ft · 47 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Minue Street

    2314 ft · 49 sec · Minue Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Federal Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Federal Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Blair Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Blair Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Langford Avenue

    148 m · 21 sec · Langford Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Langford Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
2.61 mi · 16%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 15%
Goethals Bridge
1.37 mi · 8%
Blair Road
1.37 mi · 8%
Staten Island Expressway
1.09 mi · 7%
Federal Boulevard
0.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

3.47 mi · 00h 05m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 14m from Bayonne
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bayonne and Sunny near Port Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Port Reading?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Bayonne and 8.3 miles from Port Reading.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayonne and Sunny near Port Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.7 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 Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Port Reading. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.86 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Port Reading

#2 Port Reading

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population3,728
Coordinates40.5653800, -74.2604200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Port Reading (-74.26042, 40.56538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
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
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.37 $4.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.67 $5.33
Premium $4.95 $2.87 $5.75
Diesel $5.98 $3.47 $6.94

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 Port Reading. The current time is 21:33:24.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.