How far is Netcong, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Netcong, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
46.14 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.83 mi
56.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.14 mi
Kilometers
74.25 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Netcong
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Netcong
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Netcong
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
Madison
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Netcong
21.1 mi
00h 25m
To Bayonne
25.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    572 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1270 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ledgewood Avenue

    1865 ft · 42 sec · Ledgewood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ledgewood Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Ledgewood Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    65 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Route 10 East

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 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 Netcong 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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10 East
12.7 mi · 28%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 22%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.28 mi · 18%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 7%
Ledgewood Road
2.75 mi · 6%
I 287 South
1.31 mi · 3%
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 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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 25m from Netcong
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny near Netcong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Netcong and 25.1 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Netcong is Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

30 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Netcong and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.05 km).

Netcong

#1 Netcong

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population3,122
Coordinates40.8989900, -74.7065500
Altitude264
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 Street (-74.706662, 40.898986)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Netcong and Bayonne. The current time is 00:38:25.

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.