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Trip from Park Ridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

35.9 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Park Ridge, NJ, NJ

Park Ridge, NJ

David Kanigan

city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Bayonne, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Park Ridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 35.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Woodcliff Avenue, Werimus Road, Van Emburgh Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m 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 50m drive with frequent turns across 35.9 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.
Woodcliff Avenue 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 50m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Woodcliff Avenue
Werimus Road
Van Emburgh Avenue
Washington Avenue
GSP Toll South
Garden State Parkway
NJ 17 South
NJ 3 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Woodcliff Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.

1

Start on Pascack Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Pascack Road
2

Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Woodcliff Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Werimus Road
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Werimus Road
5

Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue
6

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
7

Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

0.2 mi · 50 sec · GSP Toll South
8

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
9

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
10

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
11

Merge slight left

9.3 mi · 11 min
12

Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

0.4 mi · 49 sec · NJ 3 East: New York
13

Merge slight left

4.2 mi · 4 min
14

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound
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

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18 mi from Park Ridge, NJ · 25m into the drive

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

18 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from Park Ridge, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bayonne, NJ

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bayonne, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.95 one way

$11.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.52 $13.04
premium $4.93 $6.96 $13.92
diesel $5.61 $7.93 $15.85

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington 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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$16

Total

$22

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.14 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Park Ridge, NJ

Afternoon in Park Ridge on Thursday

Local time

1:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bayonne, NJ

Afternoon in Bayonne on Thursday

Local time

1:44 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

2 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

50m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 35.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Woodcliff Avenue, Werimus Road, Van Emburgh Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Park Ridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.95 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 50m 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 Park Ridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Park Ridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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