How far is Woodcliff Lake, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.8 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.64 mi
39.65 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Woodcliff Lake.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.64 mi
Kilometers
39.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.8 mi
Kilometers
56 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonne
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Woodcliff Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodcliff Lake
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Bayonne
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodcliff Lake
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
East Rutherford
NJ

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

From Woodcliff Lake
14.6 mi
00h 23m
To Bayonne
20.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodcliff Lake and Bayonne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodcliff Lake and Bayonne.

  1. 1

    Start on Werimus Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Werimus Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road

    2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue

    2541 ft · 57 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    580 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1159 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road

  17. 17

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

    92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 30th Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway

    63 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodcliff Lake 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
9.99 mi · 29%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 13%
Garden State Parkway
3.95 mi · 11%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 9%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.51 mi · 7%
Avenue C
1.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Merge slight left

9.35 mi · 00h 11m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Rutherford
00h 23m from Woodcliff Lake
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Woodcliff Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Bayonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodcliff Lake to Bayonne?

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

East Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Woodcliff Lake and 20.2 miles from Bayonne.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Woodcliff Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Bayonne.

Stop Ideas Near East Rutherford

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 East Rutherford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.2 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 9.2 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 8 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 9.2 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 East Rutherford.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodcliff Lake and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.65 km).

Woodcliff Lake

#1 Woodcliff Lake

Borough in New Jersey

Population5,835
Coordinates41.0234300, -74.0665300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Bayonne

#2 Bayonne

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population65,165
Coordinates40.6687100, -74.1143100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Werimus Road (-74.066596, 41.023436)
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodcliff Lake and Bayonne. The current time is 06:08:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.