How far is Society Hill, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Society Hill, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.81 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.29 mi
32.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.29 mi
Kilometers
32.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.81 mi
Kilometers
49.59 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Society Hill
2026-04-22T08:30
Arrive Bayonne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Society Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Society Hill
14.4 mi
00h 21m
To Bayonne
16.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Society Hill and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Colson Court

    56 m · 10 sec · Colson Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morris Avenue

    3005 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Randolphville Road

    747 ft · 23 sec · South Randolphville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road

    2112 ft · 50 sec · Stelton Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hadley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hadley Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 South, NJTP

    1290 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2172 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York

    80 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New York

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 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 Society Hill and Bayonne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
9.83 mi · 32%
I 287 South
4.5 mi · 15%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 11%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 6%
I 278
1.64 mi · 5%
Goethals Bridge
1.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

9.83 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 21m from Society Hill
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Society Hill and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Society Hill to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Society Hill and 16.5 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Society Hill and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

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 Port Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Society Hill and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 20.29 mi (32.65 km).

Society Hill

#1 Society Hill

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

Population3,829
Coordinates40.5339900, -74.4579300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Colson Court (-74.457628, 40.534127)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.95 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.98 $6.52 $13.04

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Society Hill and Bayonne. The current time is 08:30:37.

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.