Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Malcolm Garret
The drive from Mount Holly, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Street, Burlington-Mount Holly Road, NJTP for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.43 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
34.6 miles from Mount Holly, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 69.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mount Holly, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Holly, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJTP | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hancock Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ Turnpike Exit 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJTP North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
Start on Mill Street
Turn right onto High Street
Continue on Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
Turn left onto Hancock Lane
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
Keep slight left
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Trantor Place
Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
Turn left onto East 30th Street
Turn left onto Avenue E
Turn right onto East 29th Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 69.1 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 37m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonne, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mount Holly, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Mount Holly, NJ
This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Mount Holly, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 69.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Mount Holly, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.43 one way
$22.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
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
$11
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Mount Holly on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
35 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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