How far is Bradley Gardens, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Bradley Gardens, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.34 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.27 mi
47.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.27 mi
Kilometers
47.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.34 mi
Kilometers
64.92 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Tue, Nov 10, 4:52 AM EST
Return by in Bradley Gardens
Tue, Nov 10, 5:41 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradley Gardens
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Bayonne
Tue, Nov 10, 4:52 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradley Gardens
9:30 PM EST
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
Scotch Plains
NJ

Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Bradley Gardens
19.9 mi
00h 24m
To Bayonne
20.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bradley Gardens and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradley Gardens and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    1477 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old York Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Somerset Street

    648 ft · 23 sec · West Somerset Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto First Avenue

    2935 ft · 2 min · First Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2852 ft · 37 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    1847 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street

    75 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East 53rd Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradley Gardens 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
26.6 mi · 66%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 8%
I 287 North
2.87 mi · 7%
Broadway
1.31 mi · 3%
I 78 East
1.05 mi · 3%
Old York Road
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotch Plains
00h 24m from Bradley Gardens
Leave By
4:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bradley Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bradley Gardens to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Scotch Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Bradley Gardens and 20.4 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bradley Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Scotch Plains

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 Scotch Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotch Plains.

RAIL

Metropark station

11 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradley Gardens and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 29.27 mi (47.1 km).

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#1 Bradley Gardens

Bradley Gardens is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5628800, -74.6546000
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-74.654816, 40.562861)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.69 $6.66 $13.32
Premium $5.00 $7.10 $14.19
Diesel $6.30 $8.94 $17.88

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradley Gardens and Bayonne. The current time is 04:03:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.