How far is Matawan, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Matawan, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Matawan and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matawan and Bayonne.
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Start on Little Street
73 m · 15 sec · Little Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
43 m · 9 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Ravine Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ravine Drive
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Turn left onto Morristown Road
1195 ft · 36 sec · Morristown Road
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Continue on Matawan Road
3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road
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Take the ramp left
1175 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1284 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
564 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
640 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
963 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard
942 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on East Service Road
842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road
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Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge
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Turn left onto East 30th Street
932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue E
82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
17 m · 1 sec · 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 Matawan 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.
West Shore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
5.24 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Matawan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Matawan to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Perth Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Matawan and 14.9 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Matawan is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Perth Amboy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perth Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Matawan and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.86 km).
#1 Matawan
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,607 |
| Coordinates | 40.4148300, -74.2295900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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