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Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Blairstown, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

63.3 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Bayonne, NJ

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Downtown Blairstown, NJ, NJ

Blairstown, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Blairstown, NJ covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

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
NJ 24 West

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 Blairstown, 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 right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

0.3 mi · 34 sec · NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
12

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 11 min
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

0.5 mi · 57 sec · I 287 North: Mahwah
14

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

0.2 mi · 28 sec · NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
16

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJ 10 West: Dover
17

Continue straight

13 mi · 18 min
18

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
19

Take the exit straight toward I 80 West

0.4 mi · 57 sec · I 80 West
20

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

16 mi · 18 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
21

Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown

0.2 mi · 28 sec · CR 521: Hope, Blairstown
22

Keep slight right to continue on СR 521 North: Blairstown, Blair Academy

0.1 mi · 13 sec · СR 521 North: Blairstown, Blair Academy
23

Turn straight onto Hope - Blairstown Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road
24

Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road
25

Continue on Hope Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road
26

At the end of the road, turn left

0.4 mi · 55 sec
27

Turn right onto Carhart Street

390 ft · 17 sec · Carhart Street
28

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Victory Gardens, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Victory Gardens, NJ

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Victory Gardens, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.49 one way

$20.99 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.49 $22.99
premium $4.93 $12.28 $24.55
diesel $5.61 $13.98 $27.95

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$16

Total

$26

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 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 $6.65 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53
EV Truck/SUV 25.3 0 $8.86 $4.05

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bayonne, NJ

Afternoon in Bayonne on Saturday

Local time

2:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blairstown, NJ

Afternoon in Blairstown on Saturday

Local time

2:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

8 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 24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

63.3 mi in 1h 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East 30th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Blairstown, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Blairstown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bayonne, NJ to Blairstown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blairstown, NJ before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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