How far is Heathcote, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Heathcote, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
38.98 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.01 mi
49.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.98 mi
Kilometers
62.74 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Heathcote
Fri, Apr 17, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heathcote
2026-04-17T06:27
Arrive Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heathcote
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Heathcote
18.6 mi
00h 25m
To Bayonne
20.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Princeton Gate Boulevard

    75 m · 11 sec · Princeton Gate Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Promenade Boulevard

    1372 ft · 41 sec · Promenade Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick

    1290 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2411 ft · 55 sec · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

    884 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1513 ft · 27 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 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 Heathcote 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 37%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 9%
Newark|Newark
2.68 mi · 7%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 5%
I 278
1.64 mi · 4%
Goethals Bridge
1.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 25m from Heathcote
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Heathcote and 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 Heathcote to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Heathcote and 20.4 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Heathcote and Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heathcote and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.9 km).

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#1 Heathcote

Census-designated place in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,821
Coordinates40.3887200, -74.5757100
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Princeton Gate Boulevard (-74.575546, 40.388723)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Heathcote and Bayonne. The current time is 06:27:57.

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.