Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 15.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tonnelle Avenue, River Road, John F. Kennedy Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 15.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tonnelle Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (NJ 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 505 / River Road
Turn right onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NJ 495
Merge onto NJ 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edgewater, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Jersey City
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 1; US 9
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Avenue C | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Old Bergen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 495 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| CR 505 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tonnelle Avenue
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 505
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto CR 505
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
CR 505
4
Continue on 60th Street
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
60th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward NJ 495 West
7
Merge onto NJ 495
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto US 1; US 9
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 501
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
12
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
McAdoo Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bergen Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Merritt Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Merritt Street
15
Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue C
16
Turn left onto West 30th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 30th Street
17
Turn right onto Broadway
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
18
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Bayonne on Friday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
21 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
28m 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 Edgewater, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 15.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tonnelle Avenue, River Road, John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Edgewater, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.50 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (NJ 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Edgewater, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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