How far is Bayonne, NJ from South Bound Brook, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to South Bound Brook, NJ is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.33 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.29 mi
37.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.29 mi
Kilometers
37.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.33 mi
Kilometers
52.03 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bound Brook
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Tue, May 12, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive South Bound Brook
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Perth Amboy
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From Bayonne
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To South Bound Brook
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and South Bound Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and South Bound Brook.

  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 right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · West Shore Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Outerbridge Crossing

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbridge Crossing

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, South Bound Brook

    808 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 527 North: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook

    728 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    1592 ft · 34 sec · Easton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Edgewood Terrace

    2418 ft · 1 min · Edgewood Terrace

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    135 m · 18 sec · Elizabeth Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Zimmerman Place (Historical)

    113 m · 27 sec · Zimmerman Place (Historical)

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zimmerman Place (Historical)

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and South Bound Brook.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbridge Crossing
16.1 mi · 50%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 26%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 7%
Edgewood Terrace
0.46 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.4 mi · 1%
East 30th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbridge Crossing

Continue straight

10.1 mi · 00h 12m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perth Amboy
00h 23m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bayonne and Sunny near South Bound Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to South Bound Brook?

The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 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?

Perth Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Bayonne and 16.2 miles from South Bound Brook.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayonne and Sunny near South Bound Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Perth Amboy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perth Amboy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perth Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and South Bound Brook. Straight-line distance: 23.29 mi (37.48 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
South Bound Brook

#2 South Bound Brook

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population4,518
Coordinates40.5534400, -74.5315400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: South Bound Brook (-74.53154, 40.55344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and South Bound Brook. The current time is 21:50:21.

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.