How far is Jersey City, NJ from Bayville, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Bayville, NJ is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
73.98 mi
01h 37m
Flight
56.72 mi
91.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.72 mi
Kilometers
91.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.98 mi
Kilometers
119.06 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayville
Tue, Apr 14, 7:41 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Tue, Apr 14, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-04-14T18:03
Arrive Bayville
Tue, Apr 14, 7:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
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
Holmdel
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Jersey City
37 mi
00h 48m
To Bayville
37 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Bayville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Bayville.

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2093 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

    3059 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    3023 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    11.9 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    44.4 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood

    111 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting

    140 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Double Trouble Road

    82 m · 9 sec · Double Trouble Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    112 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Bayville.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
48.2 mi · 65%
New Jersey Turnpike
11.9 mi · 16%
Dover Road
4.08 mi · 6%
US 1 Truck South
2.79 mi · 4%
US 1 South
1.92 mi · 3%
I 95 South
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

44.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holmdel
00h 48m from Jersey City
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Bayville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Bayville?

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Holmdel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Jersey City and 37 miles from Bayville.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jersey City and Mostly Sunny near Bayville.

Stop Ideas Near Holmdel

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

37 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Bayville. Straight-line distance: 56.72 mi (91.29 km).

Jersey City

#1 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bayville

Bayville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9092900, -74.1548600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Bayville (-74.15486, 39.90929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.33
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.66 $21.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.95 $12.93 $25.86
Diesel $5.98 $15.61 $31.22

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Bayville. The current time is 18:03:52.

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.