How far is Watchung, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Watchung, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watchung and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watchung and Bayonne.
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Start on the route
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left
19 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Road
33 m · 6 sec · Valley Road
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Turn sharp right onto Hillcrest Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East: Newark
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7 mi · 8 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
1847 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East 53rd Street
75 m · 9 sec
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Continue on East 53rd Street
608 ft · 25 sec · East 53rd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi · 4 min · 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 Watchung 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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7.77 mi · 00h 09m
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 Watchung.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watchung to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Watchung and 12.2 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Watchung is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watchung and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 17.78 mi (28.61 km).
#1 Watchung
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 6,007 |
| Coordinates | 40.6378800, -74.4509900 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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