Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Evening in Bayonne on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Roseland, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Roseland, NJ
Peter Vang
Trip Overview
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Roseland, NJ covers 19.7 miles and takes about 31m 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 $3.27 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
9.8 miles from Bayonne, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 19.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 Roseland, NJ is easy. At 31m 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 Roseland, 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 | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
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 Roseland, 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
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Essex Freeway
28
Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
29
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
30
Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
31
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
32
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 9.8 miles from Bayonne, NJ, or about 15m 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 19.7 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roseland, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Bayonne, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bayonne, NJ
This is one driving day of about 19.7 miles and 31m.
At 19.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Bayonne, NJ · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roseland, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Roseland, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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
$3
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
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
Roseland, NJ
Evening in Roseland on Wednesday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
31m 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 Roseland, NJ covers 19.7 miles and takes about 31m 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 9.8 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 $3.27 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 Roseland, NJ is easy. At 31m 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 Roseland, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bayonne, NJ to Roseland, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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