How far is Bayonne, NJ from Wildwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Wildwood, NJ is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayonne and Wildwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Wildwood.
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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 right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
118.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Wildwood Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on West Spruce Avenue
2874 ft · 51 sec · West Spruce Avenue
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Continue on West Anglesea Drive
1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive
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Continue on New Jersey Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wildwood Avenue
43 m · 11 sec · West Wildwood Avenue
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Turn left
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 Wildwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
119 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Wildwood?
The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Bayonne and 73.1 miles from Wildwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bayonne and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood.
Stop Ideas Near Forked River
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 Forked River.
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Absecon
Hammonton, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 121.68 mi (195.83 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 Wildwood
City in New Jersey
| Population | 4,916 |
| Coordinates | 38.9917800, -74.8148900 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood (-74.81489, 38.99178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.56 | $51.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.86 | $61.71 |
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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