Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Evening in Bayonne on Friday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Metuchen, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Metuchen, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Metuchen, NJ covers 20.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, NJ 440, Goethals Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 20.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and NJ 440. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on US 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and NJ 440. 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
8/10
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 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 16.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
|
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.
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 660 / Grandview Avenue
Turn right onto CR 660 / Grandview Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NJ 27 / Middlesex Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 27 / Middlesex Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| NJ 440 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Goethals Bridge | 3.1 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 |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East 30th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Metuchen, 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
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
14
Turn right onto CR 660
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grandview Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on CR 660
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto CR 531
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto NJ 27
209 ft
·
7 sec
·
Middlesex Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
NJ 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Metuchen, NJ
Evening in Metuchen on Friday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
35m 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 Metuchen, NJ covers 20.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, NJ 440, Goethals Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.42 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 16.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bayonne, NJ to Metuchen, 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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