How far is Runnemede, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Runnemede, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 01h 28m.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Runnemede and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Runnemede and Bayonne.
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Start on the route
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Clements Bridge Road
591 ft · 16 sec · East Clements Bridge Road
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1139 ft · 52 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Black Horse Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Black Horse Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1378 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
45 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
1129 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Trantor Place
530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
884 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1513 ft · 27 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge
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Turn left onto East 30th Street
932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue E
82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
17 m · 1 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 Runnemede and Bayonne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Runnemede and Sunny near Bayonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Runnemede to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 41.8 miles from Runnemede and 43.7 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Runnemede and Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Runnemede and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 75.56 mi (121.61 km).
#1 Runnemede
Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.8523400, -75.0679500 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.30 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
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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