Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Evening in Bayonne on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Lambertville, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Lambertville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Lambertville, NJ covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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, I 78, Port Jersey Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.51 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
31.7 miles from Bayonne, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 63.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Lambertville, NJ is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Lambertville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 30th Street | — | — |
| I 78 | — | — |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | — | — |
| I 78 West | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | — | — |
| I 287 | — | — |
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 Lambertville, 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
At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi
·
2 min
4
Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
5
Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
7
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
9
Continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
377 ft
·
5 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
10
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 78 West: Clinton
12
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 287: Morristown, Somerville
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville
15
Merge slight right
2.3 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
17
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
20 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 202
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 202
19
Exit the rotary onto US 202
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 202
20
Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
21
Continue on Old York Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
22
Continue on Thomas Paine Highway
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Thomas Paine Highway
23
Continue on Thomas Paine Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Thomas Paine Highway
24
Take the exit right
135 ft
·
4 sec
25
Turn right onto Bridge Street
187 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
26
Turn left onto South Main Street
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
27
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 31.7 miles from Bayonne, NJ, or about 41m 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 14 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lambertville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bayonne, NJ
This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 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 31.7 mi from Bayonne, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lambertville, NJ
The final approach into Lambertville, 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
$10.51 one way
$21.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.30 | $24.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$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
$11
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Lambertville, NJ
Evening in Lambertville on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Lambertville, NJ covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 30th Street, I 78, Port Jersey Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 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 $10.51 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 Lambertville, NJ is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Lambertville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bayonne, NJ to Lambertville, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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