Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Newton, NJ

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

53.6 mi

86 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

Downtown Bayonne, NJ, NJ

Bayonne, NJ

Malcolm Garret

town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Newton, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Newton, NJ covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 $8.87 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

26.8 miles from Bayonne, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 53.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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 Newton, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Newton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 30th Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 78 Unavailable Refreshing
Port Jersey Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
I 78 West Unavailable Refreshing
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension Unavailable Refreshing
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls Unavailable Refreshing
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
US 1 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East 30th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Newton, 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

223 ft · 3 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 1-9 North
12

Merge slight left

0.2 mi · 21 sec
13

Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Delancy Street, Newark
14

Turn left onto Delancey Street

374 ft · 12 sec · Delancey Street
15

Turn right onto Stockton Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Stockton Street
16

At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
17

Turn right onto Merchant Street

72 ft · 9 sec · Merchant Street
18

Turn left onto Ferry Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ferry Street
19

Turn right onto Raymond Plaza East

69 ft · 11 sec · Raymond Plaza East
20

Turn sharp left onto Market Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Market Street
21

Turn right onto McCarter Highway

0.1 mi · 22 sec · McCarter Highway
22

Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Raymond Boulevard
23

Continue on Lock Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Lock Street
24

Continue on Nesbitt Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Nesbitt Street
25

Turn left onto Orange Street

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Orange Street
26

Take the ramp left toward I 280 West: Garden State Parkway

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 280 West: Garden State Parkway
27

Merge slight right onto Essex Freeway

13 mi · 15 min · Essex Freeway
28

Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

0.5 mi · 32 sec · I 280 West, I 80 West
29

Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

11 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
30

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson
31

Continue on NJ 15 North

10.0 mi · 13 min · NJ 15 North
32

Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Sparta, Franklin

0.2 mi · 43 sec · CR 517: Sparta, Franklin
33

Turn left onto Sparta Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · Sparta Avenue
34

Continue on Newton Sparta Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Newton Sparta Road
35

Continue on Sparta Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sparta Avenue
36

Continue on Spring Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Spring Street
37

Enter the roundabout toward Spring Street

66 ft · 2 sec · Spring Street
38

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 26.8 miles from Bayonne, NJ, or about 39m 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 53.6 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26.8 miles or 39m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newton, 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.

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

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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 53.6 miles and 1h 18m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.8 mi from Bayonne, NJ · 39m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

27 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newton, NJ

The final approach into Newton, 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 Newton, 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

$8.87 one way

$17.74 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
premium $4.92 $10.39 $20.77
diesel $5.64 $11.91 $23.82

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike $0.00
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

$9

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.1 0 $5.63 $2.57
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.50 $3.43

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Bayonne, NJ

Afternoon in Bayonne on Monday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newton, NJ

Afternoon in Newton on Monday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

40°F

Ramapo, NY

27 mi in

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

1 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 18m 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 Newton, NJ covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 26.8 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 $8.87 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 Newton, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Newton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bayonne, NJ to Newton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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