How far is Bayonne, NJ from Union Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Union Beach, NJ is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Union Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Union Beach.
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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 right to continue on West Shore Expressway
8.4 mi · 13 min · West Shore Expressway
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Continue on Outerbridge Crossing
3.9 mi · 6 min · Outerbridge Crossing
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Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South
903 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South
2204 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Amboy Avenue East, Cliffwood Avenue East
129 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Amboy Road
2812 ft · 59 sec · Amboy Road
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Continue on West Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
111 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Broadway
1732 ft · 49 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florence Avenue
1908 ft · 52 sec · Florence Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florence Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and Union Beach.
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.
West Shore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayonne and Partly Cloudy near Union Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Union Beach?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 14.7 miles from Bayonne and 14.8 miles from Union Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bayonne and Partly Cloudy near Union Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Perth Amboy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perth Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Union Beach. Straight-line distance: 15.71 mi (25.29 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 Union Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.4465000, -74.1782000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Beach (-74.1782, 40.4465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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