Origin
Heathcote, NJ
Morning in Heathcote on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heathcote, 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
51m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heathcote, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Heathcote, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 39 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Promenade Boulevard, Newark|Newark, NJ 18 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 51m drive with frequent turns across 39 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Promenade Boulevard 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 Heathcote, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 51m 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 Heathcote, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Promenade Boulevard | — | — |
| Newark|Newark | — | — |
| NJ 18 South | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| I 278 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Promenade Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heathcote, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Princeton Gate Boulevard
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
Princeton Gate Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Promenade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Promenade Boulevard
3
Turn left
7.8 mi
·
11 min
4
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
5
Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
505 ft
·
8 sec
·
Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
6
Keep slight left
367 ft
·
6 sec
7
Keep slight left
2.5 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 18 South: East Brunswick
9
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
15
Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
16
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
18
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
19
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
20
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Trantor Place
21
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
22
Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
23
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
24
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 30th Street
25
Turn left onto Avenue E
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
26
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 29th Street
27
Turn right onto Broadway
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Heathcote, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Heathcote, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayonne, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bayonne, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$32
Total
$38
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Bayonne on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
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
4 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
51m 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 Heathcote, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 39 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Promenade Boulevard, Newark|Newark, NJ 18 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Heathcote, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.47 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 Heathcote, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 51m 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 Heathcote, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Heathcote, NJ to Bayonne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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