How far is West Caldwell, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from West Caldwell, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Caldwell and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Caldwell and Bayonne.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Passaic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
1278 ft · 27 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto Eisenhower Parkway
1266 ft · 21 sec · Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East
1314 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
9 mi · 12 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward First Street, Branch Brook Park, Rutgers Health Sciences, NJIT
2135 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
2041 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2219 ft · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Norfolk Street
1336 ft · 31 sec · Norfolk Street
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Continue on Jones Street
1087 ft · 24 sec · Jones Street
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Continue on Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Irvine Turner Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 78
144 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: Newark Airport
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
1790 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2989 ft · 46 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 West Caldwell 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.
Essex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
8.96 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Caldwell to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from West Caldwell and 14.2 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
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 East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Caldwell and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).
#1 West Caldwell
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 10,828 |
| Coordinates | 40.8409329, -74.3018154 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
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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