Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Evening in Bayonne on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Highland Lake, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
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 15m
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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Highland Lake, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Highland Lake, NJ covers 53.4 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 $8.85 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
26.7 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 53.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Highland Lake, 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 Highland Lake, 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 East | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | — | — |
| Jersey Avenue | — | — |
| 14th Street Viaduct | — | — |
| NJ 139 | — | — |
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 Highland Lake, 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 right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
7
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8
Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
9
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
10
Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
11
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
12
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
13
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
407 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 1-9 North: Secausus
15
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
16
Turn straight
11 mi
·
13 min
17
Merge slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
19
Merge slight right
4.6 mi
·
5 min
20
Continue straight
16 mi
·
19 min
21
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
22
Turn right onto Canistear Road
7.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Canistear Road
23
Turn left onto Lookover Lane
312 ft
·
22 sec
·
Lookover Lane
24
Turn right onto Coon Den Road
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Coon Den Road
25
Turn right onto Lakeside Drive East
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lakeside Drive East
26
Turn right onto Glen Road
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Glen Road
27
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 26.7 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 12 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.7 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 Highland Lake, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bayonne, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bayonne, NJ
This is one driving day of about 53.4 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Bayonne, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Bayonne, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland Lake, NJ
The final approach into Highland Lake, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
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.
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: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
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.
Destination
Highland Lake, NJ
Evening in Highland Lake on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
27 mi in
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
6 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 Highland Lake, NJ covers 53.4 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 26.7 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 $8.85 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 Highland Lake, 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 Highland Lake, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bayonne, NJ to Highland Lake, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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