How far is Bayonne, NJ from West Long Branch, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to West Long Branch, NJ is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
44.63 mi
01h 02m
Flight
26.63 mi
42.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.63 mi
Kilometers
42.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.63 mi
Kilometers
71.82 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Long Branch
Mon, Aug 3, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Mon, Aug 3, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-08-02T23:34
Arrive West Long Branch
Mon, Aug 3, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Bayonne
22.3 mi
00h 31m
To West Long Branch
22.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
73ยฐF
Tonight
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Aug 2 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
74ยฐF
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Aug 2 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and West Long Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and West Long Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    63 m ยท 10 sec ยท Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 30th Street

    1658 ft ยท 57 sec ยท East 30th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    3.5 mi ยท 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    2.4 mi ยท 4 min ยท Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    8.4 mi ยท 13 min ยท West Shore Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Outerbridge Crossing

    3.9 mi ยท 6 min ยท Outerbridge Crossing

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South

    903 ft ยท 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    1283 ft ยท 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km ยท 49 sec ยท Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    8 mi ยท 9 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Roadway

    1358 ft ยท 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.3 mi ยท 12 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch

    1.3 km ยท 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi ยท 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    579 ft ยท 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Monmouth Road

    1541 ft ยท 36 sec ยท Monmouth Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Parker Road

    2327 ft ยท 1 min ยท Parker Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    32 m ยท 3 sec ยท Locust Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Locust Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and West Long Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21 mi ยท 47%
West Shore Expressway
8.37 mi ยท 19%
Outerbridge Crossing
3.94 mi ยท 9%
NJ 36 North
3.63 mi ยท 8%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi ยท 5%
Parker Road
0.44 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.3 mi ยท 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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 31m from Bayonne
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bayonne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Long Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to West Long Branch?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Bayonne and 22.3 miles from West Long Branch.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bayonne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Long Branch.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South 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 South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and West Long Branch. Straight-line distance: 26.63 mi (42.85 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
West Long Branch

#2 West Long Branch

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population7,875
Coordinates40.2903900, -74.0176400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: West Long Branch (-74.01764, 40.29039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L ยท about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal ยท 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 ยท Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and West Long Branch. The current time is 23:34:13.

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.