How far is Ocean Acres, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Ocean Acres, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82 mi
01h 31m
Flight
64.53 mi
103.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.53 mi
Kilometers
103.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82 mi
Kilometers
131.96 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in Ocean Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Acres
2026-04-17T18:28
Arrive Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Acres
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
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Ocean Acres
40.3 mi
00h 45m
To Bayonne
41.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Buccaneer Lane

    101 m · 17 sec · Buccaneer Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nautilus Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Nautilus Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bay Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Bay Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto GSP Toll North

    1196 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    35.6 mi · 42 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

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

    564 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

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

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  21. 21

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

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Acres and Bayonne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
59 mi · 72%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 7%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 5%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 4%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 3%
Nautilus Drive
1.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

35.6 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
00h 45m from Ocean Acres
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Ocean Acres and 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 Ocean Acres to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Ocean Acres and 41.7 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

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

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

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Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Acres and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 64.53 mi (103.85 km).

Ocean Acres

#1 Ocean Acres

Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population16,142
Coordinates39.7434500, -74.2809800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Buccaneer Lane (-74.281062, 39.743118)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $11.81
Round trip
$23.62
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.81 $23.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.95 $14.32 $28.63
Diesel $5.98 $17.28 $34.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean Acres and Bayonne. The current time is 18:28:54.

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.