How far is Shrewsbury, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
54.87 mi
01h 01m
Flight
40.05 mi
64.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.87 mi
Kilometers
88.3 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Bayonne
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Shrewsbury
24.2 mi
00h 30m
To Bayonne
30.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zachary Drive

    23 m · 5 sec · Zachary Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stone Tavern Road

    2775 ft · 57 sec · Stone Tavern Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sharon Station Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sharon Station Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Herbert Road

    3206 ft · 1 min · Herbert Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Old York Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    30.3 mi · 35 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  17. 17

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

    884 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

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

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
30.3 mi · 55%
Old York Road
3.67 mi · 7%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 6%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 4%
Sharon Station Road
1.67 mi · 3%
I 278
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 30m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Shrewsbury and 30.6 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piscataway, 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 Piscataway.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 40.05 mi (64.46 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Borough of New Jersey

Population4,040
Coordinates40.1826100, -74.5293200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Zachary Drive (-74.529559, 40.182634)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shrewsbury and Bayonne. The current time is 05:47:51.

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.