How far is South River, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from South River, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South River and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South River and Bayonne.
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Start on Main Street
2013 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Continue on Milltown Road
137 m · 12 sec · Milltown Road
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Take the ramp straight
89 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
916 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
149 m · 21 sec
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1102 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
45 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
1129 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Trantor Place
530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
884 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1513 ft · 27 sec · 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 South River 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 near South River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South River to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.2 miles from South River and 15.4 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 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 $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around South River is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Port Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South River and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 20.95 mi (33.72 km).
#1 South River
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,624 |
| Coordinates | 40.4464900, -74.3859800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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