Origin
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Afternoon in Point Pleasant Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Pleasant Beach, 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 6m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hawthorne Avenue, the route, GSP Toll North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Avenue | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| I 195 West | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| US 9 North | — | — |
| NJ 440 | — | — |
| NJ 440 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hawthorne Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Cincinnati Avenue
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cincinnati Avenue
2
Continue on Hawthorne Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hawthorne Avenue
3
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
289 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
5
Exit the roundabout
79 ft
·
1 sec
6
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
7
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Toll North
8
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GSP North, I 195 West
9
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
12
Continue on Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Garden State Parkway
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 North: Staten Island
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 440 North: Staten Island
18
Merge slight right
3.2 mi
·
4 min
19
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
20
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
21
Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Shore Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Shore Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Victory Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Victory Boulevard
24
Continue on East Service Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Service Road
25
Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Boulevard
26
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
27
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
28
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
29
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 30th Street
30
Turn left onto Avenue E
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
31
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 29th Street
32
Turn right onto Broadway
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.20 one way
$18.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$16
Total
$25
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Bayonne on Saturday
Local time
4:25 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
20 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 6m 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?
55.5 mi in 1h 6m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Hawthorne Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Bayonne Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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