How far is Sayreville Junction, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Sayreville Junction, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sayreville Junction and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sayreville Junction and Bayonne.
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Start on the route
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Solook Drive
886 ft · 32 sec · Solook Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive
544 ft · 27 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Washington Road
2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
68 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll North
1814 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1284 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
564 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
640 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
963 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard
942 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on East Service Road
842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road
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Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · 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 Sayreville Junction 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.
West Shore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
5.24 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Sayreville Junction and Sunny near Bayonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sayreville Junction to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Sayreville Junction and 12.9 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sayreville Junction and Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Carteret
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carteret.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sayreville Junction and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 18.06 mi (29.06 km).
#1 Sayreville Junction
A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 42,890 |
| Coordinates | 40.4653800, -74.3304300 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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