How far is Salem, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Salem, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.94 mi
02h 01m
Flight
104.17 mi
167.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.17 mi
Kilometers
167.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.94 mi
Kilometers
189.8 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 2:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-18T10:20
Arrive Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Salem
58.5 mi
01h 00m
To Bayonne
59.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway

    2860 ft · 43 sec · West Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1040 ft · 14 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1595 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Broadway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City

    92 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

    953 ft · 20 sec · Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 40 East: Atlantic City

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  21. 21

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

    884 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

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

    1513 ft · 27 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Bayonne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
97.8 mi · 83%
South Broadway
7.79 mi · 7%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 3%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 2%
I 278
1.64 mi · 1%
Goethals Bridge
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 00m from Salem
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem 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 Salem to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Salem and 59.4 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 104.17 mi (167.65 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA

Population4,713
Coordinates39.5717800, -75.4671400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 49 (-75.467085, 39.571892)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Bayonne. The current time is 10:20:00.

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.