How far is Bayonne, NJ from River Vale, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to River Vale, NJ is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and River Vale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and River Vale.
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Start on Broadway
63 m · 10 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto East 30th Street
1658 ft · 57 sec · East 30th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard
2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
2028 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Maywood, Saddle Brook
802 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westwood Avenue
1114 ft · 24 sec · Westwood Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harrington Avenue
2227 ft · 1 min · Harrington Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Lane
562 ft · 16 sec · Cedar Lane
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Continue on Westwood Avenue
2235 ft · 1 min · Westwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
93 m · 16 sec · Rockland Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Place
52 m · 8 sec · Park Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and River Vale.
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.
Forest Avenue
Continue on Forest Avenue
4.43 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near River Vale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to River Vale?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Bayonne and 15.1 miles from River Vale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around River Vale is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherford.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and River Vale. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.33 km).
#1 Bayonne
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 65,165 |
| Coordinates | 40.6687100, -74.1143100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Vale
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 9,946 |
| Coordinates | 40.9953800, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Vale (-74.01208, 40.99538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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