Origin
Roseland, NJ
Afternoon in Roseland on Wednesday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roseland, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roseland, NJ
Peter Vang
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roseland, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 20.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Essex Freeway, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Essex Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.1 miles from Roseland, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 20.1 miles, with most of the trip on Essex Freeway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.1 miles on Essex Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Essex Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Essex Freeway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 20.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward First Street, Branch Brook Park, Rutgers Health Sciences, NJIT
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 13
Toward First Street, Branch Brook Park, Rutgers...
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East: Newark Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East: Newark Airport
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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...
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roseland, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Branch Brook Park, Rutgers Health Sciences, Njit, New York City and Njtp.
Branch Brook Park
9.4 mi in
|
~13m
Rutgers Health Sciences
9.4 mi in
|
~13m
Njit
9.4 mi in
|
~13m
New York City
12.8 mi in
|
~20m
Njtp
13.7 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Freeway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Livingston Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Essex Freeway
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseland, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 611
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 527
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 280 East: Newark
5
Merge onto I 280
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 13
Toward First Street, Branch Brook Park, Rutgers Health Sciences, NJIT
Use the slight left lane.
7
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
1st Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Norfolk Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Norfolk Street
10
Continue on Jones Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Jones Street
11
Continue on Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Irvine Turner Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 78
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 78 East: Newark Airport
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 78
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16
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.
17
Merge onto I 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
247 ft
·
8 sec
Toward East 53rd Street
21
Continue on East 53rd Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 53rd Street
22
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Broadway
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 10.1 miles from Roseland, NJ, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.1 miles.
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 20.1 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.1 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
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 Roseland, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roseland, NJ
This is one driving day of about 20.1 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roseland, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Essex Freeway for about 8.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.1 mi from Roseland, NJ · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Roseland, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bayonne, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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
33m 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 Roseland, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 20.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Essex Freeway, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Roseland, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.33 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 20.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roseland, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Branch Brook Park, Rutgers Health Sciences, Njit, New York City and Njtp.
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