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

The driving distance from New Providence, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
21.18 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.19 mi
24.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.19 mi
Kilometers
24.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.18 mi
Kilometers
34.08 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in New Providence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Providence
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Providence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From New Providence
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To Bayonne
10.8 mi
00h 14m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    19 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Glenside Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glenside Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenside Avenue

    2406 ft · 59 sec · Glenside Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    1847 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street

    75 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East 53rd Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Providence 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.7 mi · 60%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 16%
Broadway
1.31 mi · 6%
South Street
0.78 mi · 4%
I 78 East
0.77 mi · 4%
Glenside Road
0.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

7.77 mi · 00h 09m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 14m from New Providence
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from New Providence and 10.8 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.8 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 13 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 4.3 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 13 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 Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Providence and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 15.19 mi (24.44 km).

New Providence

#1 New Providence

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population13,994
Coordinates40.6984300, -74.4015400
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-74.401515, 40.698277)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $3.06
Round trip
$6.13
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.06 $6.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.95 $3.72 $7.43
Diesel $5.98 $4.49 $8.97

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 New Providence and Bayonne. The current time is 05:19:48.

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.