Origin
Maple Shade, NJ
Night in Maple Shade on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Shade, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Shade, NJ
Dawn Lio
Bayonne, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Traveling from Maple Shade to Bayonne is a straightforward 62.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly manageable as a simple one-day excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your transit across the Northeast region. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like the Garden State Parkway, the West Shore Expressway, and the Bayonne Bridge to get you to your destination efficiently. Since the entire drive stays within New Jersey, you won't need to worry about complex regional transitions or overnight logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense route designed for drivers who prioritize speed and direct access over scenic detours.
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
31.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 85% of your time spent cruising on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 43 miles. While the experience is primarily defined by the efficiency of interstate travel, the final transition across the Bayonne Bridge offers a change of pace from the typical highway grind. Expect a consistent, fast-moving environment that demands your full attention as you navigate through these major New Jersey arteries. It is a functional, streamlined drive that minimizes local road navigation in favor of maintaining a reliable pace toward Bayonne.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 43 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and West Shore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.3 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 62.7 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 43.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
43.3 mi into trip
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~52m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Take the exit onto GSP / Garden State Parkway toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, 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 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridg...
9
44.5 mi into trip
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~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, S...
9
44.8 mi into trip
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~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Sta...
9
44.9 mi into trip
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~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
8
49.1 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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NY 440 / West Shore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440 / West Shore Expressway toward NY 440 North: West Shore Expressway, Triborough Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 440 North: West Shore Expressway, Tri...
Towns Along This Route
Between Maple Shade, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North, Staten Island and Perth Amboy.
Gsp North
43.3 mi in
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~52m
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via GSP
Staten Island
43.3 mi in
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~52m
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via GSP
Perth Amboy
44.8 mi in
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~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 43 mi | 51m |
| West Shore Expressway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Victory Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lakewood Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lomell Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 43 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Rivercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Rivercrest Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
432 ft
·
16 sec
·
Colonial Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lakewood Road
4
Turn right onto Lomell Lane
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lomell Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6
Merge onto GSP
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
8
Continue on GSP
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto GSP
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Exit 127
Toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 127
Toward US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NJ 440 North: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJ 440
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 440
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Use the none lane.
17
Merge onto NY 440
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Shore Expressway
Use the none lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Shore Expressway
Toward NY 440 North: West Shore Expressway, Triborough Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 7
Toward Victory Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on East Service Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Service Road
21
Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on NY 440
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
27
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 29th Street
28
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft
·
1 sec
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Broadway
29
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 24-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak congestion on the Garden State Parkway is always a smart move. Because the route is direct and requires zero scheduled stops, you can easily complete the drive in one push without needing to plan for rest areas or extended breaks. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind as you prep your vehicle, and ensure your toll pass is ready for the specific requirements of the Bayonne Bridge. Focus on staying alert during the long 43-mile stretch on the Parkway, as the consistency of the road can sometimes lead to driver fatigue. By planning your exit strategy for Bayonne in advance, you can ensure a smooth arrival at the end of your transit.
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 31.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 62.7 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 38m 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 8m
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 Maple Shade, 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 Maple Shade, NJ
This is one driving day of about 62.7 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maple Shade, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 43 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Maple Shade, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Maple Shade, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.75 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $18.57
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
(43 mi)
$2.57
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
$10
Tolls
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Night in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
6 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 24m 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 Maple Shade, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, West Shore Expressway, Bayonne Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.38 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 23 significant decision points across 62.7 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 43.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Maple Shade, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North, Staten Island and Perth Amboy.
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