How far is West Windsor, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from West Windsor, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Windsor and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Windsor and Bayonne.
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Start on Ziff Lane
530 ft · 25 sec · Ziff Lane
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Turn right onto Nassau Place
125 m · 24 sec · Nassau Place
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Turn left onto Colonial Avenue
144 m · 25 sec · Colonial Avenue
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Turn left onto Windsor Drive
2048 ft · 2 min · Windsor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Princeton-Hightstown Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Princeton-Hightstown Road
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Continue on Stockton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike
30.3 mi · 35 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
1999 ft · 38 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
45 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
1129 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Trantor Place
530 ft · 18 sec · Trantor Place
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
884 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1513 ft · 27 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge
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Turn left onto East 30th Street
932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue E
82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
17 m · 1 sec · 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 Windsor 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
Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike
30.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving West Windsor 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 Windsor to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from West Windsor and 27.3 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around West Windsor and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piscataway.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Windsor and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 36.68 mi (59.03 km).
#1 West Windsor
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3020500, -74.6190500 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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