How far is Seaside Heights, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Seaside Heights, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
72.53 mi
01h 26m
Flight
50.1 mi
80.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.1 mi
Kilometers
80.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.72 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Seaside Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaside Heights
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seaside Heights
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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Seaside Heights
34.2 mi
00h 43m
To Bayonne
38.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaside Heights and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Sheridan Avenue

    27 m · 11 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard

    1029 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Boulevard

    152 m · 18 sec · Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    1551 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1433 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fischer Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Fischer Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hooper Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hooper Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Brick Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brick Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    954 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Beaverson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beaverson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Shorrock Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Shorrock Street

  13. 13

    Continue on GSP North Toll: Woodbridge

    2654 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    564 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaside Heights 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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
36.9 mi · 51%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 8%
Fischer Boulevard
4.08 mi · 6%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 5%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 5%
Hamilton Avenue
2.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 43m from Seaside Heights
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Seaside Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaside Heights to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Seaside Heights and 38.3 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Seaside Heights is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincroft, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaside Heights and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 50.1 mi (80.63 km).

Seaside Heights

#1 Seaside Heights

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,024
Coordinates39.9442900, -74.0729100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheridan Avenue (-74.072945, 39.944071)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.92
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.46 $20.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.77 $23.55
Premium $4.95 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.31 $30.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaside Heights and Bayonne. The current time is 02:50:47.

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.