How far is Beach Haven West, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Beach Haven West, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.05 mi
01h 35m
Flight
69.3 mi
111.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.3 mi
Kilometers
111.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.05 mi
Kilometers
140.09 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 16, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Beach Haven West
Thu, Apr 16, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beach Haven West
2026-04-16T04:54
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 16, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beach Haven West
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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Beach Haven West
42.9 mi
00h 47m
To Bayonne
44.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beach Haven West and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beach Haven West and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Creek Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

    1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    39.2 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    564 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach Haven West and Bayonne.

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
62.6 mi · 72%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 6%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 5%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 4%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 3%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

39.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 47m from Beach Haven West
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beach Haven West and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beach Haven West to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Beach Haven West and 44.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beach Haven West and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamilton, 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 Hamilton.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beach Haven West and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 69.3 mi (111.52 km).

Beach Haven West

#1 Beach Haven West

Census designated place

Population3,896
Coordinates39.6698400, -74.2318100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Creek Road (-74.231765, 39.669818)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.63 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.09
6.14 gal · 23.26 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.54 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.95 $15.21 $30.42
Diesel $5.98 $18.36 $36.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Beach Haven West and Bayonne. The current time is 04:54:25.

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.