Origin
Pennsville, NJ
Morning in Pennsville on Saturday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennsville, 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
1h 55m
Distance
111.8 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsville, NJ
James Kampeis
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pennsville, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 111.8 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Pittsfield Street, North Broadway, US 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.54 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.
Midpoint
55.9 miles from Pennsville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 111.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 111.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pittsfield Street 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 Pennsville, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Pennsville, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pittsfield Street | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
| US 40 East | — | — |
| Old Pennsville-Auburn Road | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| I 278 | — | — |
| Goethals Bridge | — | — |
| Staten Island Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Pittsfield Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsville, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Fenwick Avenue
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fenwick Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsfield Street
3
Turn right onto North Broadway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
302 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
5
Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
6
Take the ramp left toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 40 East: Atlantic City
7
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
10
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
47 mi
·
53 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
13
Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
14
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
16
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
17
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
18
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Trantor Place
19
Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
20
Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
21
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
22
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 30th Street
23
Turn left onto Avenue E
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
24
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 29th Street
25
Turn right onto Broadway
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
26
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 55.9 miles from Pennsville, NJ, or about 57m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 57m 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 34m
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 Pennsville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pennsville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 111.8 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Pennsville, 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 55.9 mi from Pennsville, NJ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 55.9 miles from Pennsville, 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
$18.54 one way
$37.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.30 | $40.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.68 | $49.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$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
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.74 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.65 | $7.16 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
56 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 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
1h 55m 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 Pennsville, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 111.8 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pittsfield Street, North Broadway, US 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.9 miles from Pennsville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.54 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 Pennsville, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Pennsville, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pennsville, 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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