How far is River Vale, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from River Vale, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
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 River Vale and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Vale and Bayonne.
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Start on Park Place
52 m · 13 sec · Park Place
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
93 m · 16 sec · Rockland Avenue
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Turn right onto Westwood Avenue
2235 ft · 1 min · Westwood Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Lane
562 ft · 16 sec · Cedar Lane
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Continue on Harrington Avenue
1933 ft · 54 sec · Harrington Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Place
66 m · 11 sec · Park Place
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Turn left onto Westwood Avenue
1694 ft · 43 sec · Westwood Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street
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Take the ramp right
806 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 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 River Vale 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.
Essex Street
Merge slight left
6.31 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny near River Vale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Vale to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
East Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from River Vale and 20.1 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around River Vale is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Rutherford.
Pennsylvania Station
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Vale and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.33 km).
#1 River Vale
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 9,946 |
| Coordinates | 40.9953800, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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