Origin
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Morning in Point Pleasant Beach on Thursday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
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
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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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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 55.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hawthorne 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
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.
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ · 33m into the drive
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.
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
$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
Morning in Bayonne on Thursday
Local time
8:23 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hawthorne Avenue, the route, GSP Toll North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.20 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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Bayonne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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