How far is Dover, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Dover, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
33.98 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.75 mi
44.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.75 mi
Kilometers
44.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.98 mi
Kilometers
54.68 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Dover
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Bayonne
17.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Dover and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    9 m · 9 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Blackwell Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Blackwell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Salem Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Salem Street

  5. 5

    Continue on S. Salem Street

    553 ft · 16 sec · S. Salem Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    29 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1371 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Route 10 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Route 10 East

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

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

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  21. 21

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

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

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    1847 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street

    75 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on East 53rd Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 29%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.28 mi · 24%
Route 10 East
5.57 mi · 16%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 10%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 4%
Broadway
1.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 22m from Dover
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover 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 Dover to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Dover and 17.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summit, 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 Summit.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Town in New Jersey, USA

Population17,619
Coordinates40.8839900, -74.5621000
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: West Blackwell Street (-74.562051, 40.883788)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 Dover and Bayonne. The current time is 20:48:15.

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.