How far is Bayonne, NJ from Roselle, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Roselle, NJ is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Roselle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Roselle.
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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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Turn slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Goethals Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
964 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
745 ft · 21 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right onto Bayway
1 km · 1 min · Bayway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bayway Circle
155 m · 16 sec · South Elmora Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto South Elmora Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Elmora Avenue
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
1961 ft · 56 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
2137 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Roselle.
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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bayonne and Rain Showers near Roselle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Roselle?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 6.3 miles from Bayonne and 6.3 miles from Roselle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bayonne and Rain Showers near Roselle.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
The City of Rahway
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Roselle. Straight-line distance: 7.66 mi (12.33 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 Roselle
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 21,689 |
| Coordinates | 40.6522300, -74.2588200 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roselle (-74.25882, 40.65223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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