The drive from Stratford, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, Bayonne Bridge for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.91 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.
Midpoint
42 miles from Stratford, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 83.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 83.9 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.9 miles you will encounter 25 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 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
10.1 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
74 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
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 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
8
77.6 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
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 4
Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
7
77.6 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stratford, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Staten Island.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.6 mi in|~15m
Njtp North: New York
10.1 mi in|~16m
Staten Island
74 mi in|~1h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi
1h 13m
I 295
4.1 mi
4m
Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi
5m
Burnt Mill Road
2.8 mi
5m
Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi
2m
Laurel Road
0.7 mi
1m
White Horse Road West
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Drexel Avenue
304 ft·12 sec·Drexel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
263 ft·11 sec·Bryn Mawr Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 669
0.3 mi·55 sec·Warwick Road
4
Turn left onto CR 673
0.7 mi·1 min·Laurel Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 673
0.6 mi·1 min·White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 670
2.8 mi·5 min·Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi·10 sec·Haddonfield-Berlin Road
8
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi·11 sec·Berlin Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 295 North
10
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi·4 min·I 295
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 36AToward NJ 73 South: BerlinUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi·18 sec·NJ 73
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi·56 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.6 mi·2 min
Exit 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
19
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi·37 sec·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
149 ft·3 sec
Exit 4Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf AvenueUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
22
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi·18 sec·Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
25
Merge onto NY 440
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
26
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi·5 min·Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft·11 sec·Avenue E
29
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·East 29th Street
30
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft·1 sec·Broadway
31
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 42 miles from Stratford, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonne, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stratford, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stratford, NJ
This is one driving day of about 83.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Stratford, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Stratford, NJ
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Stratford, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
$10
near mile 75.3
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 83.9
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
17 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 83.9
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 75.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.91 one way
$27.82 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.23
$30.47
premium
$4.93
$16.27
$32.54
diesel
$5.61
$18.52
$37.05
Estimated Tolls: $40.87
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(63.4 mi)$8.87
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
$14
Tolls
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.2
0
$8.81
$4.03
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.34
$3.36
EV Truck/SUV
33.6
0
$11.75
$5.37
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Stratford, NJ
Late night
in Stratford on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bayonne, NJ
Late night
in Bayonne on Saturday
Local time
2:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
42 mi in
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
1 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
1h 49m 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 Stratford, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, I 295, Bayonne Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 miles from Stratford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.91 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 83.9 miles you will encounter 25 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 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stratford, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Staten Island.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
