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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.55 mi
00h 26m
Flight
7.08 mi
11.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.08 mi
Kilometers
11.39 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.55 mi
Kilometers
20.2 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Kearny
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kearny
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kearny
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
Jersey City
NJ

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

From Kearny
6 mi
00h 13m
To Bayonne
6.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Beech Street

    767 ft · 36 sec · Beech Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Midland Avenue

    1931 ft · 1 min · Midland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Schuyler Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Belleville Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Belleville Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    1861 ft · 32 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 Truck South: Newark Avenue, Jersey City, Bayonne

    1783 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2694 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1462 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue C, Garfield Avenue

    939 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Avenue C

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Avenue C

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 30th Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway

    63 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearny 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1-9 Truck South
4.28 mi · 34%
Belleville Turnpike
3.54 mi · 28%
Avenue C
1.7 mi · 14%
Schuyler Avenue
0.81 mi · 6%
Midland Avenue
0.37 mi · 3%
New Wittpenn Bridge
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jersey City
00h 13m from Kearny
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jersey City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 2.3 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 4.3 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 4.9 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 4.3 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 Jersey City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kearny and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 7.08 mi (11.39 km).

Kearny

#1 Kearny

Town in New Jersey

Population40,507
Coordinates40.7684300, -74.1454200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Beech Street (-74.145343, 40.76839)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.60
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kearny and Bayonne. The current time is 00:39:46.

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.