How far is Morris, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Morris, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
82.42 mi
01h 30m
Flight
67.94 mi
109.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.94 mi
Kilometers
109.34 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.42 mi
Kilometers
132.65 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 30, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Morris
Thu, Apr 30, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-04-30T20:17
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 30, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morris
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Morris
40.6 mi
00h 45m
To Bayonne
41.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    29 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 73 South

    709 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Palmyra Bridge Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Palmyra Bridge Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3196 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1 km · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  19. 19

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

    884 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

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

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi · 77%
Palmyra Bridge Boulevard
5.88 mi · 7%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 4%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 2%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 45m from Morris
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morris and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Morris and 41.8 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morris and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 67.94 mi (109.34 km).

Morris

#1 Morris

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population22,352
Coordinates39.9873300, -75.0443400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.044908, 39.987151)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.38 $26.77
Premium $4.95 $14.42 $28.83
Diesel $5.98 $17.40 $34.80

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris and Bayonne. The current time is 20:17:36.

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.