How far is Highland Lake, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Highland Lake, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
60.11 mi
01h 14m
Flight
39.39 mi
63.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.11 mi
Kilometers
96.74 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 PM EDT
Return by in Highland Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Lake
2026-04-15T14:56
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

From Highland Lake
25.5 mi
00h 37m
To Bayonne
34.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Lake and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Glen Road

    643 ft · 39 sec · Glen Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lakeside Drive East

    949 ft · 55 sec · Lakeside Drive East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coon Den Road

    685 ft · 46 sec · Coon Den Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lookover Lane

    95 m · 20 sec · Lookover Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canistear Road

    7 mi · 17 min · Canistear Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road

  18. 18

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

    92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 30th Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway

    63 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Lake 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Canistear Road
13.2 mi · 22%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 7%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.51 mi · 4%
Avenue C
1.61 mi · 3%
Old Bergen Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.8 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 37m from Highland Lake
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Highland Lake and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Lake to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Highland Lake and 34.7 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Highland Lake and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Lake and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).

Highland Lake

#1 Highland Lake

Town

Population4,933
Coordinates41.1767600, -74.4565500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Glen Road (-74.456404, 41.17671)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 Highland Lake and Bayonne. The current time is 14:56:53.

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.