How far is New Milford, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from New Milford, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
26.12 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.07 mi
30.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.07 mi
Kilometers
30.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.03 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Tue, Jun 2, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in New Milford
Tue, Jun 2, 4:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Milford
2026-06-02T15:02
Arrive Bayonne
Tue, Jun 2, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Milford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From New Milford
11 mi
00h 21m
To Bayonne
15.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Overnight
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Milford and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Plympton Street

    82 m · 18 sec · Plympton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Road

    1106 ft · 51 sec · Cedar Road

  3. 3

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Bridge Road

    2877 ft · 54 sec · New Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hackensack Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on River Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · River Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Moonachie Road

    2054 ft · 37 sec · East Moonachie Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Moonachie Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Moonachie Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Larry Doby Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Larry Doby Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel, New York City

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 30th Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway

    63 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Milford 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 12%
NJ 3 East
3.02 mi · 12%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.51 mi · 10%
River Street
2.34 mi · 9%
Avenue C
1.61 mi · 6%
Washington Avenue
1.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 East

Merge slight right

2.81 mi · 00h 03m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 21m from New Milford
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Milford and Clear near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Milford to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from New Milford and 15.1 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Milford and Clear near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 19.07 mi (30.69 km).

New Milford

#1 New Milford

Borough in New Jersey

Population16,321
Coordinates40.9351000, -74.0190300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Plympton Street (-74.018781, 40.935049)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.95 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.98 $5.50 $11.00

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Milford and Bayonne. The current time is 15:02:53.

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.