Origin
Maplewood, NJ
Afternoon in Maplewood on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maplewood, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maplewood, NJ
Thomas Parker
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
Maplewood to Bayonne is 12 miles and takes about 23 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip primarily within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's an ideal same-day excursion. You'll be on a mix of highway and local roads, making it a practical option for a quick commute or a short leg of a larger journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is a mixed drive, with 48% of it being highway. You'll experience stretches on the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, which is a primary highway artery. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on this section. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially some slower, more localized road conditions as you navigate through urban and suburban areas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
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 1.3 miles in near Elmwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Elmwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 603 / Springfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Elmwood Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Turn left onto CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port N...
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Maplewood, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward New York City and Njtp.
New York City
4.5 mi in
|
~10m
Njtp
5.6 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Elmwood Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Lyons Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Oakland Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 53rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Dunnell Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dunnell Road
2
Turn right onto Oakland Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Street
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
Prospect Street
4
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 605
510 ft
·
17 sec
·
Sanford Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 603
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CR 602
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyons Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 East
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 78
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
247 ft
·
8 sec
Toward East 53rd Street
18
Continue on East 53rd Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 53rd Street
19
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.47
New Jersey Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 Maplewood, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 12 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Elmwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Maplewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 17 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Elmwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 603 / Springfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Maplewood, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward New York City and Njtp.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park. 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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