How far is Emerson, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Emerson, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.97 mi
00h 48m
Flight
21.74 mi
34.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.74 mi
Kilometers
34.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.97 mi
Kilometers
51.45 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Emerson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emerson
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emerson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Emerson
12.2 mi
00h 24m
To Bayonne
19.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
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 Emerson and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kinderkamack Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Kinderkamack Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    801 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hackensack Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Moonachie Road

    2054 ft · 37 sec · East Moonachie Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Moonachie Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Moonachie Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Larry Doby Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Larry Doby Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road

  17. 17

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

    92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 30th Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    63 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerson 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kinderkamack Road
4.6 mi · 14%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 10%
NJ 3 East
3.02 mi · 9%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.51 mi · 8%
River Street
2.34 mi · 7%
Avenue C
1.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kinderkamack Road

Start on Kinderkamack Road

4.6 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 24m from Emerson
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Emerson 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 Emerson to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Emerson and 19.8 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Emerson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 6.9 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 7.8 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 8 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 7.8 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 Emerson and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.99 km).

Emerson

#1 Emerson

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population7,563
Coordinates40.9762100, -74.0262500
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: Kinderkamack Road (-74.02627, 40.976217)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

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 Emerson and Bayonne. The current time is 22:48:33.

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.