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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
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
Start on Drexel Avenue
93 m · 13 sec · Drexel Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Bryn Mawr Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto Warwick Road
1696 ft · 55 sec · Warwick Road
-
4
Turn left onto Laurel Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurel Road
-
5
Continue on White Horse Road West
2955 ft · 1 min · White Horse Road West
-
6
Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road
-
7
Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road
595 ft · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road
-
8
Continue on Berlin Road
566 ft · 12 sec · Berlin Road
-
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
999 ft · 24 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
1717 ft · 42 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
1245 ft · 19 sec
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.6 mi · 3 min
-
18
Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge
-
19
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
45 m · 4 sec
-
21
Keep slight left
1129 ft · 34 sec
-
22
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue
-
23
Turn left onto Trantor Place
530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place
-
24
Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
884 ft · 21 sec
-
25
Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1513 ft · 27 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
-
26
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge
-
27
Turn left onto East 30th Street
932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street
-
28
Turn left onto Avenue E
82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E
-
29
Turn right onto East 29th Street
767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street
-
30
Turn right onto Broadway
17 m · 1 sec · Broadway
-
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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 75.12 mi (120.89 km).
#1 Stratford
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 6,937 |
| Coordinates | 39.8267800, -75.0154500 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.