Origin
Montgomery, NJ
Morning in Montgomery on Saturday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, 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
1h 12m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, NJ
James Kampeis
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 50.7-mile drive from Montgomery to Bayonne, New Jersey, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 206, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 79% of the journey on faster roads. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. Budget around $8 for fuel, making it an economical choice for getting between these two points in the Northeast region. The overall feel is efficient and direct, ideal if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 50.7-mile route, with 79% of your travel time spent on faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of the drive on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 26.6 miles. While Amwell Road and US 206 offer some variation, the dominant character is one of efficient, at-speed travel. This drive is designed for covering ground, so don't anticipate many winding country lanes or slow-paced scenic byways. It's a functional journey primarily on major arteries designed for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near CR 514 / Amwell Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 21 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 1.6 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 514 / Amwell Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514 / Amwell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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 Montgomery, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Morristown, New York City and Njtp.
New York
13.2 mi in
|
~23m
|
via US 206
Morristown
14.8 mi in
|
~26m
New York City
43.2 mi in
|
~1h
Njtp
44.3 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 26.6 mi | 31m |
| US 206 | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Amwell Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| I 287 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Wertsville Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Long Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 26.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Montgomery Road
51 ft
·
11 sec
·
Montgomery Road
2
Turn left onto Wertsville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wertsville Road
3
Turn left onto Long Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Amwell Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 206
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 206
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 206
209 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
8
Continue on US 206
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
10
Merge onto I 287
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 78
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
17
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.
18
Merge onto I 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
247 ft
·
8 sec
Toward East 53rd Street
22
Continue on East 53rd Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 53rd Street
23
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Montgomery, NJ · 39m 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 25.4 miles from Montgomery, 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
$8.41 one way
$16.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.83 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
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
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
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
Morning in Bayonne on Saturday
Local time
9:18 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
13 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 12m 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 Montgomery, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, US 206, Amwell 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 25.4 miles from Montgomery, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.41 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 50.7 miles you will encounter 21 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 1.6 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Montgomery, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Morristown, New York City and Njtp.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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