How far is Cedar Grove, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Cedar Grove, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
133.56 mi
02h 15m
Flight
109.65 mi
176.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.65 mi
Kilometers
176.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.56 mi
Kilometers
214.95 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Cedar Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Grove
2026-04-18T00:03
Arrive Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Grove
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
South Toms River
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Cedar Grove
66.1 mi
01h 07m
To Bayonne
67.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

    880 ft · 22 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sea Isle Boulevard

    2400 ft · 44 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    72 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17

    786 ft · 19 sec · GSP NB Entrance 17

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

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

    564 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

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

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  26. 26

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

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  28. 28

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove 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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
109 mi · 82%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 4%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 3%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 3%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 2%
Shore Road
2.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Toms River
01h 07m from Cedar Grove
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Cedar Grove and 67.5 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cedar Grove and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near South Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Toms River, 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 South Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

55 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

61 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 109.65 mi (176.47 km).

Cedar Grove

#1 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,796
Coordinates39.1626100, -74.7665500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Kings Highway (-74.766713, 39.162638)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.49
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.25 $38.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.66 $43.32
Premium $4.95 $23.33 $46.67
Diesel $5.98 $28.17 $56.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Grove and Bayonne. The current time is 00:03:28.

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.