Origin
Bridgeton, NJ
Evening in Bridgeton on Thursday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeton, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
122.4 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeton, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 122.4 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pearl Street, Landis Avenue, Centerton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.29 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.
Midpoint
61.2 miles from Bridgeton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 122.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 122.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pearl 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 Bridgeton, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 2h 17m 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 Bridgeton, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pearl Street | — | — |
| Landis Avenue | — | — |
| Centerton Road | — | — |
| Buck Road | — | — |
| NJ 55 North | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Deptford | — | — |
| Deptford Center Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Pearl Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on the route
180 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
46 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto North Pearl Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Pearl Street
4
Turn slight right onto Landis Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Landis Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto Centerton Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Centerton Road
6
Continue on Centerton Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Centerton Road
7
Turn right onto Buck Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Buck Road
8
Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
9
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Deptford, Almonesson
11
Continue on Deptford Center Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Deptford Center Road
12
Turn left onto Hurffville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hurffville Road
13
Continue on Clements Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clements Bridge Road
14
Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Clements Bridge Road
15
Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Horse Pike
16
Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
18
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
21
Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
22
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
24
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
25
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
26
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Trantor Place
27
Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
28
Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
29
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
30
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 30th Street
31
Turn left onto Avenue E
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
32
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 29th Street
33
Turn right onto Broadway
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
34
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 61.2 miles from Bridgeton, NJ, or about 1h 8m 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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonne, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bridgeton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgeton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 122.4 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Bridgeton, 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 61.2 mi from Bridgeton, NJ · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Bridgeton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayonne, NJ
The final approach into Bayonne, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bayonne, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.29 one way
$40.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.22 | $44.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.02 | $54.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$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
$20
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.88 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.83 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Bayonne, NJ
Evening in Bayonne on Thursday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
61 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 17m 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 Bridgeton, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 122.4 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pearl Street, Landis Avenue, Centerton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.2 miles from Bridgeton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.29 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 Bridgeton, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 2h 17m 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 Bridgeton, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgeton, NJ to Bayonne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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