Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Afternoon in Bayonne on Saturday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ covers 32.3 miles and takes about 47m 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 $5.35 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 | — | — |
| 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 Franklin Lakes, 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
12 mi
·
14 min
·
McCarter Highway
22
Merge slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
23
Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
25
Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
482 ft
·
12 sec
·
Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
26
Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Street, Elmwood Park
27
Continue straight
463 ft
·
14 sec
28
Turn left onto River Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
River Road
29
Continue on River Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Drive
30
Continue on River Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
31
Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fair Lawn Avenue
32
Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 North
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 208 North
33
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
6 min
34
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
35
Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
36
Keep slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Summit Avenue
38
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
39
Turn left onto Shirley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Shirley Avenue
40
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 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
$5.35 one way
$10.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
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
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Afternoon in Franklin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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?
32.3 mi in 47m 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.
40 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ is easy. At 47m 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes, 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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