How far is Bayonne, NJ from Spotswood, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Spotswood, NJ is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
32.44 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.26 mi
39.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.26 mi
Kilometers
39.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.2 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spotswood
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-17T08:20
Arrive Spotswood
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sewaren
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Spotswood
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Goethals Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    750 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2405 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.9 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Shore Points

    1962 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    124 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Watson Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Watson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Summerhill Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Summerhill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2449 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Snowhill Street

    1749 ft · 48 sec · Snowhill Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Eaton Avenue

    101 m · 17 sec · Eaton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Willard Clark Circle

    72 m · 10 sec · Willard Clark Circle

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willard Clark Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14.9 mi · 46%
Summerhill Road
2.88 mi · 9%
State Route 18
2.77 mi · 9%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi · 7%
Goethals Bridge
1.37 mi · 4%
Staten Island Expressway
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sewaren
00h 24m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Spotswood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Sewaren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Bayonne and 16.2 miles from Spotswood.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 $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 Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Spotswood.

Stop Ideas Near Sewaren

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sewaren, 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 Sewaren.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Spotswood. Straight-line distance: 24.26 mi (39.05 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Spotswood

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population8,169
Coordinates40.3917700, -74.3984800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Spotswood (-74.39848, 40.39177)

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
4.33 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Spotswood. The current time is 08:20:54.

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.