Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Evening in Bayonne on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayonne, NJ
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Basking Ridge, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ covers 31.8 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, South Finley Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 31.8 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.9 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 30th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 30th Street
Turn right onto East 30th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward CR 651: Basking Ridge, Warren Township
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 36
Toward CR 651: Basking Ridge, Warren Township
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bayonne, NJ and Basking Ridge, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp West: Newark, Cr 651: Basking Ridge and Warren Township.
Njtp West: Newark
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Cr 651: Basking Ridge
26.9 mi in
|
~33m
Warren Township
26.9 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| South Finley Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Stonehouse Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| King George Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Valley Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 20.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Basking Ridge, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto East 30th Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 440
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
5
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
234 ft
·
3 sec
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 78
379 ft
·
4 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 78
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 36
Toward CR 651: Basking Ridge, Warren Township
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 651
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
King George Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 512
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Valley Road
16
Turn straight onto CR 613
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stonehouse Road
17
Turn right onto CR 613
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Finley Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on CR 613
75 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Finley Avenue
19
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
New Jersey Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Basking Ridge, NJ
Evening in Basking Ridge on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
21 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
43m 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 Bayonne, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ covers 31.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, South Finley Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Bayonne, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bayonne, NJ and Basking Ridge, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp West: Newark, Cr 651: Basking Ridge and Warren Township.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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