How far is Cape May, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Cape May, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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.
Flight 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 02h 33m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape May and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May and Bayonne.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
32 m · 7 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Reading Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto East Street
92 m · 15 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1088 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
2408 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1284 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
564 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
640 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
963 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard
942 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on East Service Road
842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road
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Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge
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Turn left onto East 30th Street
932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue E
82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
17 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape May and Bayonne.
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 left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cape May 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 Cape May to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Waretown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Cape May and 75.6 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape May and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Waretown
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 Waretown.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape May and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 126.93 mi (204.28 km).
#1 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayonne
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 65,165 |
| Coordinates | 40.6687100, -74.1143100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $21.57 | $43.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.28 | $48.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.57 | $63.15 |
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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