How far is Montgomery, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Montgomery, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
49.88 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.05 mi
58.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.05 mi
Kilometers
58.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.88 mi
Kilometers
80.27 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Tue, May 26, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Tue, May 26, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-26T06:03
Arrive Bayonne
Tue, May 26, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Watchung
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

From Montgomery
25.4 mi
00h 31m
To Bayonne
24.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Tuesday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Road

    16 m · 11 sec · Montgomery Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wertsville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wertsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Long Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amwell Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Amwell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2852 ft · 37 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    1847 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street

    75 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East 53rd Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
26.6 mi · 53%
Amwell Road
5.68 mi · 11%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 7%
I 287 North
2.87 mi · 6%
US 202 North
1.6 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watchung
00h 31m from Montgomery
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Montgomery and 24.5 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.19 one way or $14.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Watchung

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 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 Montgomery and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 36.05 mi (58.01 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Township in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population23,094
Coordinates40.4784400, -74.7537700
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Road (-74.753798, 40.478428)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L · about $7.19
Round trip
$14.38
3.52 gal · 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.19 $14.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.09 $16.19
Premium $4.95 $8.72 $17.44
Diesel $5.98 $10.52 $21.05

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Bayonne. The current time is 06:03:12.

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.