Origin
North Haledon, NJ
Afternoon in North Haledon on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Haledon, 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
40m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Haledon, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Haledon, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 26.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 3, NJ 19, Tonnelle Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on State Route 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| NJ 19 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Belmont Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Avenue C | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old Bergen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 3
— 9.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Haledon, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on this road
327 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
367 ft
·
28 sec
3
At end of road, turn right
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 675
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 673
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broadway
6
Turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto NJ 19
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on NJ 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oliver Street
9
Turn slight left onto NJ 19
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward NJTP
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 3
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 501
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
15
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
McAdoo Avenue
16
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bergen Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto Merritt Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Merritt Street
18
Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue C
19
Turn left onto West 30th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 30th Street
20
Turn right onto Broadway
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
21
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 675 / Belmont Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 675 / Belmont Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NJ 19 / Ward Street
Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
20.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
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
Afternoon in Bayonne on Saturday
Local time
2:19 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
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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.1 mi in 40m — 53% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: State Route 3.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on State Route 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (CR 675 / Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Haledon, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Njtp
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
Jersey City
20.1 mi in
|
~27m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
20.1 mi in
|
~27m
|
via US 1; US 9
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on State Route 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bayonne, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (CR 675 / Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bayonne, NJ before heading back.
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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