How far is Englewood Cliffs, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Englewood Cliffs, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.32 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.2 mi
27.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.2 mi
Kilometers
27.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.32 mi
Kilometers
39.14 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
Wed, Apr 15, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Englewood Cliffs
Wed, Apr 15, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Englewood Cliffs
2026-04-15T00:03
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 15, 12:40 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 Englewood Cliffs
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
Union City
NJ

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

From Englewood Cliffs
9.5 mi
00h 18m
To Bayonne
14.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Englewood Cliffs and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymond Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Raymond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Demarest Avenue

    1247 ft · 59 sec · Demarest Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    2739 ft · 52 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hudson Terrace

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

    827 ft · 18 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    937 ft · 30 sec · Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    154 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lemoine Avenue

    2053 ft · 39 sec · Lemoine Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Palisade Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Palisade Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Central Boulevard

    1335 ft · 29 sec · Central Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    3042 ft · 1 min · Glen Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard

    107 m · 6 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bergen Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 76th Street

    1825 ft · 54 sec · 76th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road

  24. 24

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

    92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 30th Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    63 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Englewood Cliffs 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
28 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
5.73 mi · 24%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3.23 mi · 13%
Bergen Boulevard
1.91 mi · 8%
Hudson Terrace
1.81 mi · 7%
Avenue C
1.61 mi · 7%
Old Bergen Road
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tonnelle Avenue

Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

5.04 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
+7.1 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
00h 18m from Englewood Cliffs
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Englewood Cliffs 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 Englewood Cliffs to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Englewood Cliffs and 14.9 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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 Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.7 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 5.1 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 8.2 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 5.1 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 Union City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Englewood Cliffs and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 17.2 mi (27.68 km).

Englewood Cliffs

#1 Englewood Cliffs

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,320
Coordinates40.8853800, -73.9523600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Raymond Street (-73.952579, 40.885495)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Englewood Cliffs and Bayonne. The current time is 00:03:27.

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.