How far is Fair Haven, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Fair Haven, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
41.2 mi
00h 57m
Flight
21.65 mi
34.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.3 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Fair Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Haven
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fair Haven
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Fair Haven
20.1 mi
00h 28m
To Bayonne
21 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Haven and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Fisk Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Fisk Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    629 ft · 32 sec · Locust Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    2810 ft · 56 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rector Place

    66 m · 4 sec · Rector Place

  7. 7

    Continue on Shrewsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shrewsbury Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2680 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    564 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Haven and Bayonne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
16.3 mi · 40%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 13%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 10%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 8%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 6%
East Front Street
1.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

9.42 mi · 00h 12m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 28m from Fair Haven
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Fair Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fair Haven to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Fair Haven and 21 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Fair Haven is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Haven and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.85 km).

Fair Haven

#1 Fair Haven

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,710
Coordinates40.3606700, -74.0381900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Fisk Street (-74.038544, 40.36102)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 Fair Haven and Bayonne. The current time is 01:07:13.

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.