How far is Upper Saddle River, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Upper Saddle River, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
35.41 mi
00h 51m
Flight
26.94 mi
43.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.94 mi
Kilometers
43.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.41 mi
Kilometers
56.98 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Saddle River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Saddle River
2026-04-23T03:52
Arrive Bayonne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Saddle 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
Wood-Ridge
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Upper Saddle River
15.8 mi
00h 25m
To Bayonne
19.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Saddle River and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saddle River and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Saddle River Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Saddle River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allendale Road

    28 m · 3 sec · East Allendale Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saddle River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    2174 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street

    117 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 17 South

    734 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 30th Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    63 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Saddle River and Bayonne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
15.1 mi · 43%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 13%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 9%
West Saddle River Road
3.03 mi · 9%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.51 mi · 7%
Avenue C
1.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Merge slight left

14.9 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wood-Ridge
00h 25m from Upper Saddle River
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Upper Saddle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Saddle River to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Wood-Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Upper Saddle River and 19.6 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Upper Saddle River is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Wood-Ridge

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 Wood-Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wood-Ridge.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Saddle River and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.36 km).

Upper Saddle River

#1 Upper Saddle River

Town

Population8,155
Coordinates41.0584300, -74.0984800
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street (-74.098477, 41.058444)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Saddle River and Bayonne. The current time is 03:52:55.

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.