Origin
Highland Lake, NJ
Afternoon in Highland Lake on Wednesday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Lake, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Lake, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland Lake, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 23, NJ 3, Canistear Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on NJ 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.5 miles from Highland Lake, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 50.9 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 23 and NJ 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 20 miles on NJ 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and NJ 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Lookover Lane.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.4 miles (Lookover Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Canistear Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Lookover Lane
Turn left onto Lookover Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Canistear Road
At end of road, turn right onto Canistear Road
Navigation decision point
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
8
44.9 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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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 Highland Lake, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Clifton
27.5 mi in
|
~43m
Jersey City
44.9 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
44.9 mi in
|
~1h 3m
|
via US 1; US 9
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 20 mi | 23m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Canistear Road | 7 mi | 16m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Avenue C | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old Bergen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 20 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Lake, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Glen Road
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Glen Road
2
Turn left onto Lakeside Drive East
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lakeside Drive East
3
Turn left onto Coon Den Road
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
·
Coon Den Road
4
Turn left onto Lookover Lane
310 ft
·
20 sec
·
Lookover Lane
5
At end of road, turn right onto Canistear Road
7.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Canistear Road
6
Turn left onto NJ 23
14 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 23
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
10
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
11
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Turn right onto CR 501
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
16
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
McAdoo Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bergen Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto Merritt Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Merritt Street
19
Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue C
20
Turn left onto West 30th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 30th Street
21
Turn right onto Broadway
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
22
Arrive at destination
Broadway
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 25.5 miles from Highland Lake, NJ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 11 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.5 miles or 40m 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 1m
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 Highland Lake, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Highland Lake, NJ
This is one driving day of about 50.9 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Highland Lake, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 20 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Highland Lake, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Highland Lake, 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
$8.44 one way
$16.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Bayonne on Wednesday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
25 mi in
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
26 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
1h 16m 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 Highland Lake, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, NJ 3, Canistear 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 25.5 miles from Highland Lake, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Lookover Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Canistear Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Highland Lake, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
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