How far is Moorestown, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Moorestown, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
76.12 mi
01h 23m
Flight
65.23 mi
104.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.23 mi
Kilometers
104.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.12 mi
Kilometers
122.51 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Tue, May 5, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Moorestown
Tue, May 5, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorestown
2026-05-05T00:17
Arrive Bayonne
Tue, May 5, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorestown
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Moorestown
37.5 mi
00h 41m
To Bayonne
38.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Tuesday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    58 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Street

    63 m · 14 sec · Plum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    778 ft · 21 sec · Chester Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1029 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

    2789 ft · 58 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    1396 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Mount Holly Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    2438 ft · 43 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  24. 24

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

    884 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

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

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moorestown 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
53.9 mi · 71%
I 295 North
7.03 mi · 9%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 5%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 3%
I 278
1.64 mi · 2%
Goethals Bridge
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 41m from Moorestown
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moorestown and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Moorestown and 38.6 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moorestown and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moorestown and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 65.23 mi (104.97 km).

Moorestown

#1 Moorestown

Township of New Jersey

Population20,607
Coordinates39.9670600, -74.9426700
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: (-74.942731, 39.96716)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.37 $24.74
Premium $4.95 $13.33 $26.65
Diesel $5.98 $16.09 $32.17

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Moorestown and Bayonne. The current time is 00:17:35.

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.