How far is Laurence Harbor, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Laurence Harbor, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
25.17 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.21 mi
26.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.21 mi
Kilometers
26.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.51 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Laurence Harbor
Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurence Harbor
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laurence Harbor
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
Sewaren
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Laurence Harbor
11.9 mi
00h 17m
To Bayonne
13.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurence Harbor and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

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

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

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

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  13. 13

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

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurence Harbor 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 22%
NJ 440 North
4.05 mi · 16%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 14%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 11%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.54 mi · 6%
NY 440 North
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

5.74 mi · 00h 08m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sewaren
00h 17m from Laurence Harbor
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Laurence Harbor and 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 Laurence Harbor to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Sewaren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Laurence Harbor and 13.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Laurence Harbor and Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Sewaren

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurence Harbor and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.08 km).

Laurence Harbor

#1 Laurence Harbor

Town

Population6,536
Coordinates40.4567700, -74.2465300
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: NJ 35 (-74.246562, 40.456747)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurence Harbor and Bayonne. The current time is 06:51:30.

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.