Origin
Rockaway, NJ
Afternoon in Rockaway on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockaway, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockaway, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rockaway, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 34.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 24, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on NJ 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 34.9 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 24 and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 miles on NJ 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 24 and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
9
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port N...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rockaway, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Somerville, New York City, Newark and Njtp.
Mahwah
6.5 mi in
|
~8m
Somerville
6.7 mi in
|
~8m
New York City
20.3 mi in
|
~25m
Newark
20.3 mi in
|
~25m
Njtp
28.5 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 287 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hibernia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 24
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockaway, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 513
137 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto CR 513
337 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wall Street
4
Turn right onto CR 513
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Church Street
5
Continue on CR 513
491 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halsey Avenue
6
Continue on CR 513
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Hibernia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East
9
Merge onto I 80
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 43
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 287
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 287
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 78
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit
247 ft
·
8 sec
Toward East 53rd Street
25
Continue on East 53rd Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 53rd Street
26
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Rockaway, NJ · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Rockaway, 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
$5.79 one way
$11.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.47
New Jersey Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.47
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Bayonne on Thursday
Local time
1:05 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
6 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
47m 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 Rockaway, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 34.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 24, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Christopher Columbus Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Rockaway, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.79 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rockaway, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Somerville, New York City, Newark and Njtp.
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