How far is Bayonne, NJ from Raritan, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Raritan, NJ is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
39.77 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.05 mi
45.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.05 mi
Kilometers
45.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raritan
Sat, May 30, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sat, May 30, 1:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-05-30T11:26
Arrive Raritan
Sat, May 30, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
New Providence
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
19.9 mi
00h 25m
To Raritan
19.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Saturday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark

    3101 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2521 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    2278 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto E. Somerset Street

    2075 ft · 1 min · E. Somerset Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Thompson Street

    612 ft · 27 sec · Thompson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thompson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
26.9 mi · 68%
I 287 South
3.35 mi · 8%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.08 mi · 8%
US 202 South
1.64 mi · 4%
I 78 West
0.75 mi · 2%
Somerville Circle
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Providence
00h 25m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayonne and Mostly Sunny near Raritan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

New Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Bayonne and 19.9 miles from Raritan.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Providence

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 New Providence and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Providence.

RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

23 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Raritan. Straight-line distance: 28.05 mi (45.14 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Raritan

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population7,748
Coordinates40.5695500, -74.6329400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Raritan (-74.63294, 40.56955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.44 $12.88
Premium $4.95 $6.94 $13.87
Diesel $5.98 $8.37 $16.74

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Raritan. The current time is 11:26:27.

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.