How far is Wildwood Crest, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Wildwood Crest, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.17 mi
02h 33m
Flight
123.1 mi
198.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.1 mi
Kilometers
198.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.17 mi
Kilometers
236.84 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Wildwood Crest
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood Crest
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Bayonne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood Crest
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
Forked River
NJ

Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Wildwood Crest
72.9 mi
01h 16m
To Bayonne
74.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wildwood Crest and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Crest and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on East Rosemary Road

    733 ft · 34 sec · East Rosemary Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · New Jersey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rio Grande Avenue

    2642 ft · 51 sec · Rio Grande Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Wildwood Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Wildwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    564 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Shore Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard

    942 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on East Service Road

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Service Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Victory Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Victory Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    932 ft · 37 sec · East 30th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    82 m · 11 sec · Avenue E

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    767 ft · 38 sec · East 29th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Broadway

    17 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood Crest and Bayonne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
123 mi · 84%
West Shore Expressway
5.44 mi · 4%
NJ 440 North
3.98 mi · 3%
Bayonne Bridge
3.48 mi · 2%
Victory Boulevard
2.65 mi · 2%
Wildwood Boulevard
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
01h 16m from Wildwood Crest
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Wildwood Crest and 74.3 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wildwood Crest and Partly Sunny near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near Forked River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forked River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forked River.

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

52 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

53 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

57 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

57 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood Crest and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 123.1 mi (198.11 km).

Wildwood Crest

#1 Wildwood Crest

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,033
Coordinates38.9748400, -74.8335000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rosemary Road (-74.83345, 38.974877)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.87 $47.74
Premium $4.95 $25.71 $51.42
Diesel $5.98 $31.04 $62.07

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

There is no time difference between Wildwood Crest and Bayonne. The current time is 00:24:44.

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.