Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Friday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Heathcote, NJ
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The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Heathcote, NJ covers 37.4 miles and takes about 54m 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, Dr, Staten Island Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 37.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Heathcote, NJ is easy. At 54m 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 Heathcote, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 30th Street | — | — |
| Dr | — | — |
| Staten Island Expressway | — | — |
| Goethals Bridge | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| US 1 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Heathcote, NJ.
Start on Broadway
Turn right onto East 30th Street
Turn slight right
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
Continue on Goethals Bridge
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Continue straight
Turn right onto Promenade Boulevard
Turn right onto Princeton Gate Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Bayonne, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Heathcote, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$16
Total
$22
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bayonne on Friday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Heathcote on Friday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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