How far is Newark, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
9.31 mi
00h 21m
Flight
5.54 mi
8.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.54 mi
Kilometers
8.91 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.31 mi
Kilometers
14.99 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 6:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Harrison
NJ

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

From Newark
4.2 mi
00h 10m
To Bayonne
5.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    2312 ft · 1 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Street

    2797 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Van Buren Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Van Buren Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1607 ft · 32 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2035 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

    3059 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    1847 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street

    75 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East 53rd Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 36%
Broadway
1.31 mi · 14%
Van Buren Street
0.73 mi · 8%
US 1 South
0.62 mi · 7%
I 78 East
0.58 mi · 6%
Ferry Street
0.53 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

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

3.34 mi · 00h 05m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 10m from Newark
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Newark and 5.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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 Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.3 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 7.3 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 2.7 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 7.4 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 Harrison.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 5.54 mi (8.91 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
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: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.70
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.35 $2.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.52 $3.04
Premium $4.95 $1.63 $3.27
Diesel $5.98 $1.97 $3.95

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Bayonne. The current time is 18:01:31.

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.