Origin
Atlantic City, NJ
Afternoon in Atlantic City on Monday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic City, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
116.8 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic City, NJ
Yura Forrat
Bayonne, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Atlantic City, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 116.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway, West Shore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.4 miles from Atlantic City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 116.8 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.6 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 89.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 97.4 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 116.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 97.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
97.4 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Take the exit onto GSP / Garden State Parkway toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridg...
9
98.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, S...
9
98.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Sta...
9
98.9 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
8
103.1 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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NY 440 / West Shore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440 / West Shore Expressway toward NY 440 North: West Shore Expressway, Triborough Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 440 North: West Shore Expressway, Tri...
Towns Along This Route
Between Atlantic City, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North: New York, Gsp North, Staten Island and Perth Amboy.
Gsp North: New York
7.8 mi in
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~11m
Gsp North
97.4 mi in
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~1h 56m
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via GSP
Staten Island
97.4 mi in
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~1h 56m
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via GSP
Perth Amboy
98.8 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 89.6 mi | 1h 45m |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Expressway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Victory Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 89.6 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on OD
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
2
Take the exit
268 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Arkansas Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on ACE
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7N
Toward GSP North: New York
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto GSP
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
9
Continue on GSP
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto GSP
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Exit 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NJ 440 North: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJ 440
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
18
Merge onto NY 440
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Shore Expressway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Shore Expressway
Toward NY 440 North: West Shore Expressway, Triborough Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 7
Toward Victory Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on NY 440
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
25
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
28
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
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East 29th Street
29
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
30
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.4 miles from Atlantic City, NJ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonne, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Atlantic City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atlantic City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 116.8 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atlantic City, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 89.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.4 mi from Atlantic City, NJ · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.4 miles from Atlantic City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.6 miles.
Arriving in Bayonne, NJ
The final approach into Bayonne, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bayonne, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.33 one way
$38.65 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $22.63 | $45.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.95 | $51.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $21.37
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
(89.6 mi)
$5.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.61 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.35 | $7.48 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Bayonne on Monday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 29m 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 Atlantic City, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 116.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway, West Shore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.4 miles from Atlantic City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.33 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 116.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 97.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Atlantic City, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North: New York, Gsp North, Staten Island and Perth Amboy.
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