Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Collingswood, NJ

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

84 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 38m ★

6 AM

1h 45m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 51m

12 PM

1h 49m

3 PM

1h 52m

5 PM

2h 0m

8 PM

1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bayonne, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Collingswood, NJ

Thomas Parker

Trip Overview

Traveling from Bayonne to Collingswood is a straightforward 84-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Because this is a compact trip within New Jersey, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares like the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, and NJ-440. With a fuel budget estimated at approximately $14, the drive is an economical choice for those crossing between the northern and southern reaches of the state. Since the route remains entirely within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent transition through New Jersey’s corridor. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B without the need for an overnight stay.

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

42 miles from Bayonne, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90 percent of this drive takes place on high-speed roads. The New Jersey Turnpike serves as the backbone of your trip, featuring a long, uninterrupted stretch of 64 miles where you can settle into a steady rhythm. While the route is highly efficient, it is primarily a functional interstate drive rather than a scenic tour. You will navigate a mix of heavy-traffic arterial roads and major interstates, providing a consistent, albeit utilitarian, driving environment. Once you move off the main turnpike segments, the transition onto I-295 and NJ-440 keeps the pace moving quickly until you reach your destination in Collingswood.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 64 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 84 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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.1 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 3A Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

9.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

57.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 73 North: Camden

79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

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 32 Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

Towns Along This Route

Between Bayonne, NJ and Collingswood, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden, Cr 561: Haddonfield and Voorhees - among others.

Njtp South: Trenton

9.3 mi in | ~15m

Njtp South: Camden

57.1 mi in | ~1h 11m | via NJTP

Wilmington

57.1 mi in | ~1h 11m | via NJTP

Camden

73.9 mi in | ~1h 30m

Cr 561: Haddonfield

79.6 mi in | ~1h 38m

Voorhees

79.6 mi in | ~1h 38m

Gibbsboro

79.6 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	64 mi	1h 13m
I 295	4.3 mi	4m
NJ 440	3.5 mi	5m
South Haddon Avenue	2.7 mi	4m
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway	2.4 mi	3m
Goethals Bridge	1.4 mi	2m
Staten Island Expressway	1.1 mi	1m
Berlin Road	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 64 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Collingswood, NJ.

Start on Broadway

205 ft · 9 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto East 30th Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · East 30th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto NJ 440

3.5 mi · 5 min · NJ 440

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 440

2.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Staten Island Expressway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 3A Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 37 sec

Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

47 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 73

0.5 mi · 42 sec · NJ 73

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

Merge onto I 295

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 295

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 32 Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto CR 561

1.1 mi · 1 min · Berlin Road

Continue on CR 561

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Potter Street

Continue on CR 561

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Ellis Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CR 561

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Haddon Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Harvard Avenue

387 ft · 17 sec · Harvard Avenue

Arrive at destination

Harvard Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the total travel time of under two hours, you have significant flexibility in your departure schedule. To avoid the heaviest congestion on the New Jersey Turnpike, try to time your drive outside of typical morning or evening rush hours. Since the entire trip is only 84 miles, you likely will not need to plan for formal rest stops, making this a great route for those who prefer to drive straight through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Turnpike, as the high-speed nature of the road can impact your efficiency. A smart strategy is to check real-time traffic reports for the Turnpike and I-295 before you leave Bayonne to ensure the most efficient path to Collingswood.

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 42 miles from Bayonne, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64 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 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42 miles or 53m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collingswood, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bayonne, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bayonne, NJ

This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bayonne, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 64 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42 mi from Bayonne, NJ · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

42 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64 miles.

Arriving in Collingswood, NJ

The final approach into Collingswood, 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 Collingswood, 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

$13.90 one way

$27.80 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$15.21	$30.42
premium	$4.92	$16.28	$32.55
diesel	$5.64	$18.66	$37.32

Estimated Tolls: $24.97

Goethals Bridge $16.00

New Jersey Turnpike (64 mi) $8.97

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

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.2	$8.82	$4.03
Efficient EV	21	$7.35	$3.36
EV Truck/SUV	33.6	$11.76	$5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Bayonne, NJ

Night in Bayonne on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Collingswood, NJ

Night in Collingswood on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

25 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 45m 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 Collingswood, NJ covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, NJ 440. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42 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 $13.90 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.

Between Bayonne, NJ and Collingswood, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden, Cr 561: Haddonfield and Voorhees - among others.

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Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Collingswood, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Collingswood, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bayonne, NJ

Collingswood, NJ

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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