How far is Lincroft, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Lincroft, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
38.57 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.36 mi
37.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.36 mi
Kilometers
37.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.07 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Mon, May 25, 5:42 PM EDT
Return by in Lincroft
Mon, May 25, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincroft
2026-05-25T16:54
Arrive Bayonne
Mon, May 25, 5:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincroft
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Lincroft
18.6 mi
00h 23m
To Bayonne
19.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Swimming River Road

    18 m · 10 sec · Swimming River Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    1022 ft · 19 sec · Newman Springs Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll North

    3245 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

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

    564 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

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

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  21. 21

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

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincroft 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
16.3 mi · 42%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 14%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 10%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 9%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 7%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

9.42 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 23m from Lincroft
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lincroft and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Lincroft and 19.9 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lincroft and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincroft and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 23.36 mi (37.59 km).

Lincroft

#1 Lincroft

Census designated place

Population6,135
Coordinates40.3306700, -74.1209700
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: Swimming River Road (-74.12085, 40.330747)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincroft and Bayonne. The current time is 16:54:32.

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.