How far is South Plainfield, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from South Plainfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Plainfield and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Plainfield and Bayonne.
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Start on South Plainfield Avenue
37 m · 13 sec · South Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Front Street
1210 ft · 34 sec · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
1062 ft · 23 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Old Raritan Road
1356 ft · 27 sec · Old Raritan Road
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Turn right onto Inman Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Inman Avenue
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Turn left onto Feather Bed Lane
2815 ft · 2 min · Feather Bed Lane
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Raritan Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2008 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP North
1323 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
553 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport, Newark
1435 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
1847 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street
75 m · 9 sec
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Continue on East 53rd Street
608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi · 4 min · 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 South Plainfield 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.15 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Plainfield to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from South Plainfield and 15.7 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Plainfield and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 16.76 mi (26.98 km).
#1 South Plainfield
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 23,965 |
| Coordinates | 40.5792700, -74.4115400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
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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