How far is Iselin, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Iselin, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.96 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.68 mi
20.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.68 mi
Kilometers
20.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.96 mi
Kilometers
35.34 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Iselin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iselin
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Iselin
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
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Iselin
10.8 mi
00h 15m
To Bayonne
11.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wright Street

    135 m · 23 sec · Wright Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Auth Avenue

    707 ft · 26 sec · Auth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    1542 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    589 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1306 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    553 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark

    1435 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    1847 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street

    75 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East 53rd Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iselin 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.4 mi · 48%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.2 mi · 19%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 15%
Broadway
1.31 mi · 6%
I 78 East
0.68 mi · 3%
GSP Toll North
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 15m from Iselin
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Iselin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Iselin to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Iselin and 11.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Iselin is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.1 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 13.2 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 4.8 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 13.2 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.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iselin and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 12.68 mi (20.4 km).

Iselin

#1 Iselin

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

Population18,695
Coordinates40.5753800, -74.3223700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Wright Street (-74.322272, 40.57565)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.29
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.15 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.95 $3.81 $7.63
Diesel $5.98 $4.60 $9.21

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 Iselin and Bayonne. The current time is 03:14:53.

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.