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

The driving distance from Cedar Grove, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
24.37 mi
00h 38m
Flight
14 mi
22.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14 mi
Kilometers
22.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.37 mi
Kilometers
39.22 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Grove
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Grove
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Grove
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Cedar Grove
9.9 mi
00h 19m
To Bayonne
14.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

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 Bowden Road

    30 m · 12 sec · Bowden Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pompton Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pompton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Prospect Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Mount Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Prospect Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 280 East: Newark

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Essex Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward First Street, Branch Brook Park, Rutgers Health Sciences, NJIT

    2135 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2041 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Norfolk Street

    1336 ft · 31 sec · Norfolk Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Jones Street

    1087 ft · 24 sec · Jones Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Irvine Turner Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Irvine Turner Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 78

    144 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    1790 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2989 ft · 46 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

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

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

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    1847 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street

    75 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East 53rd Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
4.49 mi · 18%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 14%
Pompton Avenue
1.87 mi · 8%
Prospect Avenue
1.73 mi · 7%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.59 mi · 7%
Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.35 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

4.49 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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 19m from Cedar Grove
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cedar Grove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Cedar Grove and 14.5 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Cedar Grove and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.9 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 10 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 1.2 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 10.1 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 Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 14 mi (22.53 km).

Cedar Grove

#1 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,457
Coordinates40.8517700, -74.2290300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowden Road (-74.229044, 40.851805)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Grove and Bayonne. The current time is 21:17:19.

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.