How far is Bayonne, NJ from Woodcliff Lake, NJ?

The driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.3 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.64 mi
39.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.64 mi
Kilometers
39.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.3 mi
Kilometers
50.38 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodcliff Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonne
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Woodcliff Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayonne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rutherford
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Bayonne
15.7 mi
00h 21m
To Woodcliff Lake
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne and Woodcliff Lake.

  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

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard

    2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  8. 8

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  12. 12

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  13. 13

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus

    35 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1153 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue

    2541 ft · 51 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Werimus Road

    2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Werimus Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Werimus Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Werimus Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
9.62 mi · 31%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.35 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway
3.74 mi · 12%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 8%
Werimus Road
1.39 mi · 4%
NJ 139 Lower Level
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

4.29 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutherford
00h 21m from Bayonne
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bayonne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Woodcliff Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayonne to Woodcliff Lake?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Bayonne and 15.7 miles from Woodcliff Lake.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bayonne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Woodcliff Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Rutherford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rutherford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherford.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonne and Woodcliff Lake. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.65 km).

Bayonne

#1 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Woodcliff Lake

#2 Woodcliff Lake

Borough in New Jersey

Population5,835
Coordinates41.0234300, -74.0665300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayonne (-74.11431, 40.66871)
End: Woodcliff Lake (-74.06653, 41.02343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayonne and Woodcliff Lake. The current time is 07:27:39.

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.