How far is Lakewood, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
58.55 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.81 mi
64.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.81 mi
Kilometers
64.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.55 mi
Kilometers
94.23 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 22, 7:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-22T05:20
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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
Madison Park
NJ

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Lakewood
24.3 mi
00h 34m
To Bayonne
34.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 9

    26.5 mi · 40 min · US Highway 9

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York

    681 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 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 Lakewood and Bayonne.

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
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
26.5 mi · 45%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 9%
NJ 440 North
4.05 mi · 7%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 6%
US 9 North
2.96 mi · 5%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Continue on US Highway 9

26.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison Park
00h 34m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Madison Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Lakewood and 34.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Madison Park

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

31 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 39.81 mi (64.07 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-74.217623, 40.097792)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Bayonne. The current time is 05:20:47.

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.