How far is East Rutherford, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from East Rutherford, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.24 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.46 mi
18.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.46 mi
Kilometers
18.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.24 mi
Kilometers
27.74 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in East Rutherford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Rutherford
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Bayonne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Rutherford
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
Hoboken
NJ

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

From East Rutherford
7.5 mi
00h 14m
To Bayonne
9.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Rutherford and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Boiling Springs Avenue

    38 m · 10 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paterson Avenue

    841 ft · 21 sec · Paterson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hackensack Street

    2736 ft · 58 sec · Hackensack Street

  4. 4

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

    1800 ft · 40 sec · Meadow Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 30th Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    63 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Rutherford 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 26%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 19%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.51 mi · 15%
Avenue C
1.61 mi · 9%
Old Bergen Road
0.92 mi · 5%
Hackensack Street
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 East

Merge slight left

4.18 mi · 00h 05m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoboken
00h 14m from East Rutherford
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Rutherford and Rain Showers Likely near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Rutherford to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Hoboken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from East Rutherford and 9.8 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Rutherford and Rain Showers Likely near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Hoboken

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 Hoboken and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 2.9 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 4 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 6.7 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 4 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 Hoboken.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

14 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Rutherford and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.44 km).

East Rutherford

#1 East Rutherford

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

Population9,646
Coordinates40.8339900, -74.0970900
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: Boiling Springs Avenue (-74.097224, 40.834066)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Rutherford and Bayonne. The current time is 07:33:18.

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.