How far is Bayonne, NJ from Rockaway, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Rockaway, NJ is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Rockaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Rockaway.
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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 left to continue on I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
3101 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
71 m · 3 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
68 m · 3 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark
1046 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Delancey Street
114 m · 12 sec · Delancey Street
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Turn right onto Stockton Street
1801 ft · 42 sec · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
3031 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
22 m · 9 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
3261 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Raymond Plaza East
21 m · 11 sec · Raymond Plaza East
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Turn sharp left onto Market Street
683 ft · 18 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto McCarter Highway
634 ft · 22 sec · McCarter Highway
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Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard
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Continue on Lock Street
1773 ft · 42 sec · Lock Street
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Continue on Nesbitt Street
653 ft · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street
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Turn left onto Orange Street
2392 ft · 57 sec · Orange Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
1574 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 16 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West
2420 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Green Pond Road
1467 ft · 29 sec · Green Pond Road
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Turn straight onto Hibernia Avenue
626 ft · 13 sec · Hibernia Avenue
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Continue on Halsey Avenue
150 m · 8 sec · Halsey Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
1736 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Wall Street
106 m · 8 sec · Wall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
42 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Rockaway.
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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway
12.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny near Rockaway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Rockaway?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
West Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Bayonne and 16.6 miles from Rockaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Rockaway is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near West Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City Hall Personnel Office
Market St at City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Orange.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Rockaway. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.46 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 Rockaway
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.
| Population | 6,244 |
| Coordinates | 40.9012100, -74.5143200 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockaway (-74.51432, 40.90121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
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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