Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Afternoon in Bayonne on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m 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, West Shore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 55.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 30th Street | — | — |
| Dr | — | — |
| West Shore Expressway | — | — |
| Outerbridge Crossing | — | — |
| US 9 South | — | — |
| GSP South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| I 195 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 Point Pleasant Beach, 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
Turn slight right
3.5 mi
·
5 min
4
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5
Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
West Shore Expressway
6
Continue on Outerbridge Crossing
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbridge Crossing
7
Take the exit right toward US 9 South, GSP South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 9 South, GSP South
8
Keep slight right to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
9
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
13
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
NJ 34 South, NJ 34 North, I 195 West: Brielle, Trenton
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 34 South: Brielle
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34 South: Brielle
15
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi
·
3 min
18
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
4 min
19
Turn left onto American Legion Way
417 ft
·
24 sec
·
American Legion Way
20
Turn left onto Cincinnati Avenue
174 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cincinnati Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Bayonne, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.7 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
The final approach into Point Pleasant Beach, 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
$9.17 one way
$18.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Outerbridge Crossing
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$16
Total
$25
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 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 | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
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
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Afternoon in Point Pleasant Beach on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
20 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
1h 15m 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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 30th Street, Dr, West Shore Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 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 $9.17 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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bayonne, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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