How far is Keyport, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Keyport, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
28.61 mi
00h 40m
Flight
16.88 mi
27.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.88 mi
Kilometers
27.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.61 mi
Kilometers
46.05 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Keyport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keyport
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keyport
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
Perth Amboy
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From Keyport
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Bayonne
15 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Keyport and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Place

    2893 ft · 51 sec · Maple Place

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 4th Street

    158 m · 16 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    98 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    56 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keyport 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
8.55 mi · 30%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 19%
NJ 440 North
4.05 mi · 14%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 12%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 9%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Broadway

Merge slight left

8.45 mi · 00h 12m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perth Amboy
00h 20m from Keyport
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Keyport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Perth Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Keyport and 15 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perth Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keyport and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 16.88 mi (27.16 km).

Keyport

#1 Keyport

Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population6,951
Coordinates40.4331600, -74.1995900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Place (-74.199616, 40.433209)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 Keyport and Bayonne. The current time is 00:41:19.

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.