How far is Parsippany, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Parsippany, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
28.28 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.9 mi
33.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.9 mi
Kilometers
33.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.28 mi
Kilometers
45.51 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, May 7, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Parsippany
Thu, May 7, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parsippany
2026-05-07T10:58
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, May 7, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parsippany
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
Maplewood
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Parsippany
13.9 mi
00h 17m
To Bayonne
14.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Thursday
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parsippany Road

    2127 ft · 54 sec · Parsippany Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown

    123 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

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

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

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

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    1847 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street

    75 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East 53rd Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parsippany 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 35%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.28 mi · 29%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.34 mi · 12%
I 287 South
2.76 mi · 10%
Broadway
1.31 mi · 5%
I 78 East
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 24 East

Continue straight

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplewood
00h 17m from Parsippany
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parsippany and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Parsippany and 14.4 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maplewood

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 Maplewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

19 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 Parsippany and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 20.9 mi (33.64 km).

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#1 Parsippany

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population51,144
Coordinates40.8578800, -74.4259900
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillside Terrace (-74.425548, 40.857876)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Parsippany and Bayonne. The current time is 10:58:20.

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.