How far is Manalapan, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Manalapan, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
48.13 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.04 mi
51.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.13 mi
Kilometers
77.45 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Tue, May 12, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in Manalapan
Tue, May 12, 8:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manalapan
2026-05-12T18:52
Arrive Bayonne
Tue, May 12, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manalapan
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Manalapan
23.2 mi
00h 27m
To Bayonne
25 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Today
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Iron Ore Road

    96 m · 7 sec · Iron Ore Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    3140 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    30.3 mi · 35 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

    884 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1513 ft · 27 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manalapan 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
30.3 mi · 63%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 7%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 4%
I 278
1.64 mi · 3%
Goethals Bridge
1.58 mi · 3%
Staten Island Expressway
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn right onto New Jersey Turnpike

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 27m from Manalapan
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manalapan and Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Manalapan and 25 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manalapan and Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manalapan and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 32.04 mi (51.57 km).

Manalapan

#1 Manalapan

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population39,225
Coordinates40.2573300, -74.3957100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Iron Ore Road (-74.395568, 40.257393)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Manalapan and Bayonne. The current time is 18:52:06.

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.