Origin
Asbury Park, NJ
Morning in Asbury Park on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Asbury Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Asbury Park, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 48.3 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Asbury Park Circle, Asbury Avenue, GSP Toll North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 48.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Asbury Park Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury Park Circle | — | — |
| Asbury Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| US 9 North | — | — |
| NJ 440 | — | — |
| NJ 440 North | — | — |
| West Shore Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Asbury Park Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asbury Park, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Asbury Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
2
Continue on Asbury Park Circle
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
3
Continue on Asbury Park Circle
390 ft
·
7 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
4
Keep slight right to continue on Asbury Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
5
Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
GSP Toll North
7
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
9
Continue on Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
12
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
13
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 440 North: Staten Island
15
Merge slight right
3.2 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
17
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
18
Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Shore Expressway
19
Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Shore Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Victory Boulevard
21
Continue on East Service Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Service Road
22
Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Boulevard
23
Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
24
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
25
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
26
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 30th Street
27
Turn left onto Avenue E
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
28
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 29th Street
29
Turn right onto Broadway
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Asbury Park, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Asbury Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayonne, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bayonne, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.01 one way
$16.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.37 | $18.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$16
Total
$24
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Saturday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 48.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Asbury Park Circle, Asbury Avenue, GSP Toll North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 miles from Asbury Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Asbury Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Asbury Park, NJ to Bayonne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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