Origin
Springfield, NJ
Late night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
3:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, NJ
James Kampeis
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 14.8 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 14.8 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.1 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NJ 124 / Morris Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NJ 124 / Morris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CR 637 / Liberty Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 124 / Morris Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 124 / Morris Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 637 / Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto CR 637 / Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Morris Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 53rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on CR 635
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
2
Turn right onto NJ 124
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Morris Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 637
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 78 East
5
Merge onto I 78
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
247 ft
·
8 sec
Toward East 53rd Street
9
Continue on East 53rd Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 53rd Street
10
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Bayonne on Friday
Local time
3:11 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
22 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
24m 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 Springfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 14.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Springfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NJ 124 / Morris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CR 637 / Liberty Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Springfield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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