How far is Ridgefield Park, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield Park and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park and Bayonne.
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Start on Park Street
9 m · 1 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
156 m · 31 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street
871 ft · 24 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1532 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street Bypass
1127 ft · 31 sec · Main Street Bypass
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Continue on Main Street
81 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Winant Avenue
1537 ft · 29 sec · Winant Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
93 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP South: Lincoln Tunnel
1666 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.3 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 495 East: Linkoln Tunnel, New York City
2353 ft · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street
92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street
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Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C
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Turn left onto West 30th Street
767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
63 m · 6 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield Park and Bayonne.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.25 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ridgefield Park and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield Park to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Weehawken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Ridgefield Park and 11 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ridgefield Park and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Weehawken
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weehawken.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield Park and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.35 km).
#1 Ridgefield Park
Village of New Jersey
| Population | 12,837 |
| Coordinates | 40.8570400, -74.0215300 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayonne
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 65,165 |
| Coordinates | 40.6687100, -74.1143100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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