How far is Pennsauken, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Pennsauken, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
83.45 mi
01h 32m
Flight
69.97 mi
112.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.97 mi
Kilometers
112.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.45 mi
Kilometers
134.3 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 29, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Pennsauken
Wed, Apr 29, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsauken
2026-04-29T15:38
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 29, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsauken
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Pennsauken
40.2 mi
00h 46m
To Bayonne
43.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
Bayonne Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Jersey City as the closest live forecast in the Hudson County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Crescent Boulevard

    42 m · 4 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    64 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merchantville Avenue

    76 m · 13 sec · Merchantville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rogers Avenue

    2878 ft · 1 min · Rogers Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    2758 ft · 1 min · Cove Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Church Road

    567 ft · 15 sec · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kaighns Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

    1088 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2805 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

    884 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1513 ft · 27 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsauken 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi · 76%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 4%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 2%
Church Road
1.91 mi · 2%
I 278
1.64 mi · 2%
Goethals Bridge
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 46m from Pennsauken
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pennsauken and Mostly Cloudy near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Pennsauken and 43.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.05 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pennsauken and Mostly Cloudy near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsauken and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 69.97 mi (112.6 km).

Pennsauken

#1 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: US 130 (-75.057983, 39.956238)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.15 L · about $12.05
Round trip
$24.11
5.9 gal · 22.3 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.05 $24.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.95 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.98 $17.64 $35.28

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsauken and Bayonne. The current time is 15:38:03.

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.