How far is Montville, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Montville, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
34.59 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.08 mi
35.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.08 mi
Kilometers
35.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.59 mi
Kilometers
55.67 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montville
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montville
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
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Montville
16.4 mi
00h 20m
To Bayonne
18.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    2790 ft · 47 sec · Main Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South

    850 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

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

    2150 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    1847 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street

    75 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East 53rd Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montville 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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 29%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.28 mi · 24%
I 287 South
6.85 mi · 20%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 10%
Broadway
1.31 mi · 4%
Myrtle Avenue
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 20m from Montville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montville 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 Montville to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Montville and 18.1 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montville and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montville and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 22.08 mi (35.54 km).

Montville

#1 Montville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,970
Coordinates40.9148200, -74.3837600
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Road (-74.383764, 40.915041)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montville and Bayonne. The current time is 23:00:19.

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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.