How far is Piscataway, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Piscataway, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
25.1 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.98 mi
30.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.98 mi
Kilometers
30.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.1 mi
Kilometers
40.39 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
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Piscataway
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piscataway
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM 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
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Piscataway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Piscataway
12.4 mi
00h 17m
To Bayonne
12.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 Piscataway and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Germantown Avenue

    59 m · 10 sec · Germantown Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School House Lane

    152 m · 24 sec · School House Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    129 m · 16 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy

    2086 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2172 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York

    80 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New York

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  19. 19

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

    884 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

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

    1513 ft · 27 sec · 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 Piscataway 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
9.83 mi · 39%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 14%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 8%
I 278
1.64 mi · 7%
Goethals Bridge
1.58 mi · 6%
I 287 South
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

9.83 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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 17m from Piscataway
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Piscataway 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 Piscataway to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Piscataway and 12.7 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piscataway and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 18.98 mi (30.55 km).

Piscataway

#1 Piscataway

Township in New Jersey, United States

Population57,164
Coordinates40.4992700, -74.3990400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Germantown Avenue (-74.399005, 40.49909)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 Piscataway and Bayonne. The current time is 19:58:10.

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.