Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Evening in Bayonne on Friday
Local time
7:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Colonia, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Colonia, NJ
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Trip Overview
Bayonne, NJ to Colonia, NJ is 16.5 miles and takes about 28m via NJ 440 and US 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward local hop. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short commute rather than an extended journey. You'll primarily navigate familiar roads, so no extensive planning is needed, but be aware of potential traffic, especially during peak hours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including a notable 3.5-mile segment on NJ 440. The route transitions between these more open highway sections and potentially busier local road segments as you approach your destination. Expect a dynamic driving experience that balances efficiency with the occasional need to navigate traffic signals and local intersections. It's not a purely scenic route, but rather a functional connection between two points.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 440 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Staten Island Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto Staten Island Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys
6
16 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Washington Avenue
Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
South Cliff Road
At end of road, turn right onto South Cliff Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 440 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Goethals Bridge | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Edgar Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 440
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Colonia, 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
Turn slight right onto NJ 440
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 440
4
Continue on NY 440
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 278
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Goethals Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
8
Merge onto US 1; US 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Edgar Road
9
Continue on US 1; US 9
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 1; US 9
10
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Saint Georges Avenue
13
Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto South Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Hill Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto South Cliff Road
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Cliff Road
16
Arrive at destination
South Cliff Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$16
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Colonia, NJ
Evening in Colonia on Friday
Local time
7:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
23 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
28m 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 Colonia, NJ covers 16.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 440, Goethals Bridge, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 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 $2.74 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 9 decision points packed into just 16.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bayonne, NJ to Colonia, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. 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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