How far is Bayonne, NJ from West Milford, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to West Milford, NJ is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 01h 04m.
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.
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and West Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and West Milford.
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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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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard
2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
2028 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonne and West Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
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11.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Bayonne and Sunny near West Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to West Milford?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Bayonne and 24.6 miles from West Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayonne and Sunny near West Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Totowa
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 Totowa.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and West Milford. Straight-line distance: 34.58 mi (55.65 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 West Milford
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,242 |
| Coordinates | 41.1312100, -74.3673700 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Milford (-74.36737, 41.13121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
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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