How far is North Middletown, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from North Middletown, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
34.73 mi
00h 48m
Flight
15.83 mi
25.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.73 mi
Kilometers
55.89 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in North Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Middletown
2026-04-22T07:06
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Middletown
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
Perth Amboy
NJ

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

From North Middletown
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To Bayonne
18.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 North Middletown and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Middletown and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Avenue

    101 m · 17 sec · Pacific Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Neptune Place

    529 ft · 25 sec · Neptune Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ocean Avenue

    2159 ft · 60 sec · Ocean Avenue

  4. 4

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

    146 m · 15 sec · Thompson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35 North: Matawan, The Amboys

    1064 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 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 North Middletown 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 35 North
9.16 mi · 26%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 16%
NJ 440 North
4.05 mi · 12%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 10%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 8%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 35 North

Merge slight left

8.96 mi · 00h 13m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perth Amboy
00h 24m from North Middletown
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Middletown 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 North Middletown to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Perth Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from North Middletown and 18.5 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perth Amboy

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

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

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Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Middletown and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 15.83 mi (25.48 km).

North Middletown

#1 North Middletown

City in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,295
Coordinates40.4395500, -74.1190300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Avenue (-74.118643, 40.439549)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 North Middletown and Bayonne. The current time is 07:06:49.

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.