How far is South Toms River, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from South Toms River, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
66.6 mi
01h 13m
Flight
50.43 mi
81.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.43 mi
Kilometers
81.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.6 mi
Kilometers
107.19 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 12:50 PM EDT
Return by in South Toms River
Fri, Apr 17, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Toms River
2026-04-17T11:37
Arrive Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Toms River
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
Holmdel
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From South Toms River
32.6 mi
00h 36m
To Bayonne
34 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Toms River and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Toms River and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    947 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York

    1057 ft · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    22.6 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

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

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

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

    564 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

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

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

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

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  19. 19

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

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Toms River 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46 mi · 69%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 8%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 6%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 5%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 4%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

22.6 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holmdel
00h 36m from South Toms River
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Toms River and 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 South Toms River to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Holmdel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from South Toms River and 34 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Toms River and Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Holmdel

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

37 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Toms River and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 50.43 mi (81.16 km).

South Toms River

#1 South Toms River

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,712
Coordinates39.9420600, -74.2043100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: US 9 (-74.204358, 39.941963)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $4.95 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $5.98 $14.05 $28.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between South Toms River and Bayonne. The current time is 11:37:24.

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.