Origin
Northfield, NJ
Late night in Northfield on Thursday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
113.6 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northfield, NJ
Thomas Parker
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 113.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tilton Road, Fire Road, Black Horse Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.83 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
56.8 miles from Northfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 113.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tilton 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Northfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Northfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tilton Road | — | — |
| Fire Road | — | — |
| Black Horse Pike | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| US 9 North | — | — |
| NJ 440 | — | — |
| NJ 440 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tilton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Zion Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Zion Road
2
Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilton Road
3
Turn right onto Fire Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fire Road
4
Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
5
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
GSP Toll North
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
9
Continue on Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island
12
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
13
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NJ 440 North: Perth Amboy, Staten Island
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 440 North: Staten Island
15
Merge slight right
3.2 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
17
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
18
Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Shore Expressway
19
Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Shore Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Victory Boulevard
21
Continue on East Service Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Service Road
22
Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Boulevard
23
Take the ramp left toward NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NY 440 North, I 278 West: Bayonne Bridge, Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge
24
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
25
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
26
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 30th Street
27
Turn left onto Avenue E
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
28
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 29th Street
29
Turn right onto Broadway
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.8 miles from Northfield, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 59m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonne, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Northfield, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Northfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Northfield, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Northfield, NJ · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Northfield, 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
$18.83 one way
$37.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
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
$19
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.93 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.90 | $7.27 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Late night in Bayonne on Thursday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m 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 Northfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 113.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tilton Road, Fire Road, Black Horse Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.8 miles from Northfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.83 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 Northfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Northfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Northfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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