How far is Lake Mohawk, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Lake Mohawk, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Mohawk and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mohawk and Bayonne.
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Start on West Shore Trail
1.1 mi · 4 min · West Shore Trail
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Continue on West Shore Trail
1889 ft · 1 min · West Shore Trail
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Continue on West Shore Trail
130 m · 20 sec · West Shore Trail
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Continue on North Shore Trail
1760 ft · 1 min · North Shore Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparta Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sparta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 15 South
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
10 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
732 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
1847 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street
75 m · 9 sec
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Continue on East 53rd Street
608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi · 4 min · 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 Lake Mohawk 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.
NJ 15 South
Merge slight right
10 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Lake Mohawk and Partly Cloudy near Bayonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Mohawk to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Lake Mohawk and 26.2 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Lake Mohawk and Partly Cloudy near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Montclair Municipal Building
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mohawk and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.17 km).
#1 Lake Mohawk
City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.0184300, -74.6601600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
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 · May 03, 2026
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