How far is Elmwood Park, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Elmwood Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
26.12 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.26 mi
26.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.26 mi
Kilometers
26.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.03 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Elmwood Park
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmwood Park
2026-04-18T06:05
Arrive Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmwood Park
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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Elmwood Park
11.1 mi
00h 18m
To Bayonne
15 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Elmwood Park and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood Park and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Avenue

    39 m · 8 sec · Linden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mola Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mola Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    101 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    112 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road

  15. 15

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

    92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 30th Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    63 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmwood Park 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mola Boulevard
7.05 mi · 27%
NJ 3 East
6.58 mi · 25%
Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.52 mi · 10%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.51 mi · 10%
Avenue C
1.61 mi · 6%
Old Bergen Road
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 East

Merge slight left

5.7 mi · 00h 07m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 18m from Elmwood Park
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Elmwood Park and 15 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elmwood Park and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.9 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 7 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 7.2 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 7 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 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

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood Park and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.16 km).

Elmwood Park

#1 Elmwood Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population19,863
Coordinates40.9039900, -74.1184800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Linden Avenue (-74.118543, 40.904132)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.95 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.98 $5.50 $11.00

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 Elmwood Park and Bayonne. The current time is 06:05:11.

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.