Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Evening in Bayonne on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
87 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
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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Beach Haven West, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 30th Street, Dr, West Shore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.42 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
43.5 miles from Bayonne, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 87 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 30th Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Bayonne, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 30th Street | — | — |
| Dr | — | — |
| West Shore Expressway | — | — |
| Outerbridge Crossing | — | — |
| US 9 South | — | — |
| GSP South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| NJ 72 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 30th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Beach Haven West, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
207 ft
·
10 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto East 30th Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East 30th Street
3
Turn slight right
3.5 mi
·
5 min
4
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5
Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
West Shore Expressway
6
Continue on Outerbridge Crossing
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbridge Crossing
7
Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 9 South, GSP South
8
Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
9
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
13
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
14
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit straight
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
16
Turn straight onto Mill Creek Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Creek Road
17
Arrive at your destination
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 43.5 miles from Bayonne, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.
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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 56m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beach Haven West, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bayonne, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bayonne, NJ
This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bayonne, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from Bayonne, NJ · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beach Haven West, NJ
The final approach into Beach Haven West, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.42 one way
$28.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.80 | $31.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Outerbridge Crossing
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
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
$14
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
Beach Haven West, NJ
Evening in Beach Haven West on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
8 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
1h 52m 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 Beach Haven West, NJ covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 30th Street, Dr, West Shore Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 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 $14.42 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 Bayonne, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Bayonne, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bayonne, NJ to Beach Haven West, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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