Trip from Byram, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

66.3 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Byram, NJ

Malcolm Garret

city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Bayonne, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 66.3-mile drive from Byram, NJ to Bayonne, NJ takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. You'll be spending about 68% of your time on highways, with a significant 41.5-mile stretch on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11. This route focuses on efficient travel through the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey. Given its relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stop.

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

33.2 miles from Byram, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with a substantial 68% of the drive occurring on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch will be 41.5 miles along the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a consistent pace. You'll also navigate sections of River Drive and Everittstown Road, which may provide a different driving feel. The overall profile suggests a journey where efficiency is prioritized, with a good portion of the miles covered on higher-speed roadways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and River Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.4 miles in near I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.

Route Complexity 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 34.4 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

34.4 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

51 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 58A-B Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port N...

64.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward NJ 440: Bayonne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Byram, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Newark, New York City and Njtp.

Newark

18.7 mi in | ~33m

New York City

58.8 mi in | ~1h 19m

Njtp

59.9 mi in | ~1h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway	41.5 mi	48m
River Drive	6.6 mi	11m
Everittstown Road	6.5 mi	11m
Pittstown Road	4 mi	7m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension	3.3 mi	4m
Broadway	1.3 mi	3m
Everittstown Hill Road	0.8 mi	1m
Trenton Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway — 41.5 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byram, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.

Start on NJ 29

6.6 mi · 11 min · River Drive

Continue on NJ 29

0.6 mi · 1 min · Trenton Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto NJ 12

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Race Street

Continue on CR 513

0.8 mi · 1 min · Everittstown Hill Road

Continue on CR 513

6.5 mi · 11 min · Everittstown Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 513; CR 579

4.0 mi · 7 min · Pittstown Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark

Merge onto I 78; US 22

15 mi · 17 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78

17 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78

7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 78

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Exit 58A-B Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 78

1.0 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP

3.3 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

247 ft · 8 sec

Toward East 53rd Street

Continue on East 53rd Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East 53rd Street

Turn left onto Broadway

1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

For this 1-day trip covering 66.3 miles, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving early can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Bayonne area. With a total duration of just over 1.5 hours, you won't need to worry about extensive rest stops, though it's always wise to take a short break if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $11, and plan your refueling accordingly. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the 41.5-mile continuous highway section; ensure you have entertainment or prepare for a sustained period of highway driving.

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 33.2 miles from Byram, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 miles.

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 15 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.2 miles or 50m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonne, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Byram, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Byram, NJ

This is one driving day of about 66.3 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Byram, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for about 41.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.2 mi from Byram, NJ · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedminster, NJ

33 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

Glen Gardner, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedminster, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Byram, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.99 one way

$21.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$12.04	$24.08
premium	$4.93	$12.86	$25.72
diesel	$5.61	$14.64	$29.28

Estimated Tolls: $0.47

New Jersey Turnpike (3.3 mi) $0.47

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

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.9	$6.96	$3.18
Efficient EV	16.6	$5.80	$2.65
EV Truck/SUV	26.5	$9.28	$4.24

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Byram, NJ

Evening in Byram on Wednesday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bayonne, NJ

Evening in Bayonne on Wednesday

Local time

5:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Bedminster, NJ

33 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

5 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 32m 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 Byram, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, River Drive, Everittstown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Byram, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.99 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.

Between Byram, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Newark, New York City and Njtp.

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Trip from Byram, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bayonne, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Byram, NJ

Bayonne, NJ

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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