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Trip from Lawrence, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

47.1 mi

76 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

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Downtown Lawrence, NJ, NJ

Lawrence, NJ

Ren Aukeman

Downtown Bayonne, NJ, NJ

Bayonne, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brunswick Pike, New Jersey Turnpike, Bayonne Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Brunswick Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.79 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

23.5 miles from Lawrence, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lawrence, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brunswick Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

148 ft -4 ft

Total Climb

144 ft

Total Descent

168 ft

Highest Point

148 ft

~16.8 mi in

Elevation Range

152 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in near US 1.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 47.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

7
18.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
18.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
37.1 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
8
40.7 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue

Towns Along This Route

Between Lawrence, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Njtp Toll and Njtp North: New York City - among others.

Newark|Newark

18.1 mi in | ~26m | via US 1

Camden

18.1 mi in | ~26m | via US 1

New Brunswick|Newark

18.1 mi in | ~26m | via US 1

New Brunswick

18.1 mi in | ~26m | via US 1

Njtp Toll

21.5 mi in | ~31m

Njtp North: New York City

21.9 mi in | ~33m

Staten Island

37.1 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brunswick Pike 16 mi 22m
New Jersey Turnpike 14.6 mi 16m
Bayonne Bridge 3.5 mi 5m
US 1 2.8 mi 3m
Forest Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Goethals Bridge 1.6 mi 2m
Quaker Bridge Road 1.1 mi 1m
Lawrence Station Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Brunswick Pike — 16 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fountayne Boulevard

62 ft · 8 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
2

Turn left onto CR 608

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto CR 533

1.1 mi · 1 min · Quaker Bridge Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto US 1

16 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

504 ft · 7 sec · US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

366 ft · 5 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 1
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527

0.5 mi · 55 sec · State Route 18
Use the right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
15

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
16

Take the exit

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto I 278

1.6 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
18

Continue on I 278

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

149 ft · 3 sec
Exit 4 Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
21

Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
22

Turn left onto Trantor Place

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
23

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
24

Merge onto NY 440

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
25

Continue on NY 440

3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn left onto East 30th Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
27

Turn left onto Avenue E

268 ft · 11 sec · Avenue E
28

Turn right onto East 29th Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · East 29th Street
29

Turn right onto Broadway

54 ft · 1 sec · Broadway
30

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 23.5 miles from Lawrence, NJ, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 47.1 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23.5 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

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 Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, NJ

This is one driving day of about 47.1 miles and 1h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawrence, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Brunswick Pike for about 16 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.5 mi from Lawrence, NJ · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

24 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Lawrence, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $10 near mile 39
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 45.5
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 47.1
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 39
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.79 one way

$15.59 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $8.53 $17.06
premium $4.92 $9.13 $18.25
diesel $5.64 $10.46 $20.93

Estimated Tolls: $34.04

Goethals Bridge $16.00
Bayonne Bridge $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike (14.6 mi) $2.04

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

$8

Tolls

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.1 0 $4.95 $2.26
Efficient EV 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88
EV Truck/SUV 18.8 0 $6.59 $3.01

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (63% 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 data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Lawrence, NJ

Night in Lawrence on Sunday

Local time

9:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Patchy Frost then Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Bayonne, NJ

Night in Bayonne on Sunday

Local time

9:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Sunny

SE 10 to 14 mph 3% chance Live forecast

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

8 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 9m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lawrence, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brunswick Pike, New Jersey Turnpike, Bayonne Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Lawrence, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.79 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 demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 47.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lawrence, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Njtp Toll and Njtp North: New York City - among others.

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