Origin
North Caldwell, NJ
Morning in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Caldwell, 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
41m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Caldwell, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 26.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Greenbrook Road, Mountain Avenue, West Lindsley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 26.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Greenbrook Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Caldwell, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 41m 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 North Caldwell, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Greenbrook Road | — | — |
| Mountain Avenue | — | — |
| West Lindsley Road | — | — |
| Francisco Avenue | — | — |
| Ridge Road | — | — |
| Long Hill Road | — | — |
| Notch Road | — | — |
| Tonnelle Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Greenbrook Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Caldwell, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Greenbrook Road
3
Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Avenue
4
Continue on West Lindsley Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lindsley Road
5
Continue on Francisco Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Francisco Avenue
6
Turn left onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Ridge Road
7
Continue on Long Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Long Hill Road
8
Turn straight
302 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn straight onto Notch Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Notch Road
10
Take the ramp straight
194 ft
·
5 sec
11
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
12
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
13
Turn slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
14
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
15
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
16
Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
17
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
McAdoo Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bergen Road
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Merritt Street
20
Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue C
21
Turn left onto West 30th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 30th Street
22
Turn right onto Broadway
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broadway
23
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
7:34 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
12 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
41m 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 North Caldwell, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 26.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Greenbrook Road, Mountain Avenue, West Lindsley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from North Caldwell, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.34 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.
The drive from North Caldwell, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Caldwell, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Caldwell, NJ to Bayonne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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