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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
26 m ยท 12 sec
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Turn left
58 m ยท 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Street
63 m ยท 14 sec ยท Plum Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
778 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Chester Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1029 ft ยท 22 sec ยท East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road
2789 ft ยท 58 sec ยท Mount Laurel Road
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Turn left
1.2 mi ยท 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North
1396 ft ยท 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi ยท 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
1749 ft ยท 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road
1.2 km ยท 58 sec ยท Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Burlington-Mount Holly Road
2438 ft ยท 43 sec ยท Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll
1159 ft ยท 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York
1509 ft ยท 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.1 mi ยท 6 min ยท New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.8 mi ยท 56 min ยท New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.6 mi ยท 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท Goethals Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
1999 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
45 m ยท 4 sec
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Keep slight left
1129 ft ยท 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi ยท 4 min ยท Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Trantor Place
530 ft ยท 18 sec ยท Trantor Place
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
884 ft ยท 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1513 ft ยท 27 sec ยท Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท Bayonne Bridge
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Turn left onto East 30th Street
932 ft ยท 37 sec ยท East 30th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue E
82 m ยท 11 sec ยท Avenue E
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
767 ft ยท 38 sec ยท East 29th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
17 m ยท 1 sec ยท Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moorestown and Bayonne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.8 mi ยท 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Moorestown and 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 $11.55 one way or $23.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moorestown and Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Cranbury
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 Cranbury.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorestown and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 65.23 mi (104.97 km).
#1 Moorestown
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 20,607 |
| Coordinates | 39.9670600, -74.9426700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $11.55 | $23.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
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 ยท Oct 15, 2026