How far is Kearny, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Kearny, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearny and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearny and Bayonne.
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Start on Beech Street
767 ft · 36 sec · Beech Street
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Turn right onto Midland Avenue
1931 ft · 1 min · Midland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schuyler Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Turn right onto Belleville Turnpike
3.5 mi · 6 min · Belleville Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
1861 ft · 32 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 Truck South: Newark Avenue, Jersey City, Bayonne
1783 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
2694 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1462 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue C, Garfield Avenue
939 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Avenue C
1.5 mi · 3 min · Avenue C
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Turn left onto West 30th Street
767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
63 m · 6 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearny and Bayonne.
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.
Belleville Turnpike
Turn right onto Belleville Turnpike
3.54 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny near Kearny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearny to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Kearny and 6.6 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Kearny is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jersey City.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearny and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 7.08 mi (11.39 km).
#1 Kearny
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 40,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -74.1454200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayonne
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 65,165 |
| Coordinates | 40.6687100, -74.1143100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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