How far is Colonia, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Colonia, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
16.9 mi
00h 32m
Flight
11.8 mi
18.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.8 mi
Kilometers
18.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.19 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Oct 15, 1:03 PM EDT
Return by in Colonia
Thu, Oct 15, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonia
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Oct 15, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Colonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Colonia
8 mi
00h 16m
To Bayonne
8.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Thursday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colonia and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on South Cliff Road

    57 m · 14 sec · South Cliff Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Hill Road

    899 ft · 41 sec · South Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    1504 ft · 1 min · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue

    1618 ft · 37 sec · Saint Georges Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1312 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Goethals Bridge, Staten Island

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

    884 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1513 ft · 27 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonia 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Georges Avenue
5.8 mi · 34%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 21%
Goethals Bridge
3.17 mi · 19%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 12%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
0.29 mi · 2%
North Washington Avenue
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Georges Avenue

Merge slight left

5.49 mi · 00h 09m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 16m from Colonia
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colonia and Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colonia to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Colonia and 8.9 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.58 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.9 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 Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonia and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 11.8 mi (18.99 km).

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#1 Colonia

Colonia is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5745500, -74.3020900
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: South Cliff Road (-74.301826, 40.574772)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.58
Round trip
$5.15
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $2.58 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.93 $5.85
Premium $5.18 $3.11 $6.21
Diesel $6.32 $3.79 $7.58

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Colonia and Bayonne. The current time is 12:30:49.

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.