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Cities Near Bayonne

Cities near Bayonne, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Elizabeth, Sunset Park, Staten Island. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Bayonne, New Jersey is Elizabeth, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Elizabeth5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Sunset Park6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island7 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Union City9 mi / 14 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Passaic13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Elmhurst13 mi / 21 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Perth Amboy14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Fordham17 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Edison19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Bayonne

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Elizabeth, Sunset Park, Staten Island, Union City, Passaic. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Bayonne include Elizabeth, Sunset Park, Staten Island, Union City, Passaic. The closest is Elizabeth, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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