How far is Ridgewood, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Ridgewood, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgewood and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood and Bayonne.
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Start on East Ridgewood Avenue
2 mi · 6 min · East Ridgewood Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
959 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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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 Ridgewood 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.
East Ridgewood Avenue
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ridgewood and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgewood to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Ridgewood and 17.2 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgewood and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherford.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgewood and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 21.46 mi (34.53 km).
#1 Ridgewood
Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,915 |
| Coordinates | 40.9792600, -74.1165300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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