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

The driving distance from Ocean Grove, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
51.08 mi
01h 05m
Flight
32.06 mi
51.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.06 mi
Kilometers
51.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.08 mi
Kilometers
82.21 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Ocean Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Grove
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Grove
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
Laurence Harbor
NJ

Town

From Ocean Grove
23.9 mi
00h 32m
To Bayonne
27.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°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 Ocean Grove and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    2217 ft · 2 min · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    975 ft · 17 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  5. 5

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    119 m · 7 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1750 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1818 ft · 24 sec · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

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

    564 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

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

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  25. 25

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

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  27. 27

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean Grove 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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 47%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 11%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 8%
Asbury Avenue
3.82 mi · 7%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 7%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurence Harbor
00h 32m from Ocean Grove
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Ocean Grove and 27.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Grove and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 32.06 mi (51.59 km).

Ocean Grove

#1 Ocean Grove

Unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Neptune Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,342
Coordinates40.2120600, -74.0065300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue (-74.006548, 40.212011)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 Ocean Grove and Bayonne. The current time is 23:02:15.

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.