How far is Stratford, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Stratford, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
86.14 mi
01h 35m
Flight
75.12 mi
120.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.12 mi
Kilometers
120.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.14 mi
Kilometers
138.63 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Stratford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratford
2026-04-17T21:48
Arrive Bayonne
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stratford
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Stratford
41.9 mi
00h 47m
To Bayonne
44.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Stratford and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Drexel Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · Drexel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · Bryn Mawr Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Warwick Road

    1696 ft · 55 sec · Warwick Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Laurel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on White Horse Road West

    2955 ft · 1 min · White Horse Road West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    595 ft · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Road

    566 ft · 12 sec · Berlin Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    999 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Trantor Place

    530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place

  24. 24

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

    884 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

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

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratford 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi · 74%
I 295 North
4.24 mi · 5%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 4%
Burnt Mill Road
2.83 mi · 3%
Forest Avenue
1.94 mi · 2%
I 278
1.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 47m from Stratford
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stratford 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 Stratford to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Stratford and 44.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stratford and Chance Rain Showers near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 75.12 mi (120.89 km).

Stratford

#1 Stratford

Borough of New Jersey

Population6,937
Coordinates39.8267800, -75.0154500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Drexel Avenue (-75.015784, 39.826571)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.42 $24.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.95 $15.06 $30.12
Diesel $5.98 $18.18 $36.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stratford and Bayonne. The current time is 21:48:13.

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.