Trip from Totowa, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

Drive Time

38m

Distance

25.4 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bayonne, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Totowa, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 25.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Union Boulevard, US 1, Tonnelle Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 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

12.7 miles from Totowa, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 25.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Union Boulevard 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 Totowa, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 38m 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 Totowa, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Union Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 1	Unavailable	Refreshing
Tonnelle Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
John F	Unavailable	Refreshing
McAdoo Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Old Bergen Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Merritt Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Avenue C	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Union Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Totowa, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.

Start on Totowa Road

98 ft · 5 sec · Totowa Road

Turn left onto Union Boulevard

1.2 mi · 1 min · Union Boulevard

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 1 min

Turn slight left

11 mi · 12 min

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue

105 ft · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue

Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Old Bergen Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street

302 ft · 11 sec · Merritt Street

Turn left onto Avenue C

1.6 mi · 3 min · Avenue C

Turn left onto West 30th Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West 30th Street

Turn right onto Broadway

207 ft · 6 sec · Broadway

Arrive at your destination

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 12.7 miles from Totowa, NJ, or about 19m into the drive.

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 25.4 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.7 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

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 Totowa, 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 Totowa, NJ

This is one driving day of about 25.4 miles and 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Totowa, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.7 mi from Totowa, NJ · 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

13 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Totowa, 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

$4.20 one way

$8.41 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$4.60	$9.20
premium	$4.92	$4.92	$9.84
diesel	$5.64	$5.64	$11.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.6	$2.67	$1.22
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.22	$1.02
EV Truck/SUV	10.2	$3.56	$1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Totowa, NJ

Night in Totowa on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bayonne, NJ

Night in Bayonne on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

1 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

38m 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 Totowa, NJ to Bayonne, NJ covers 25.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Union Boulevard, US 1, Tonnelle Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Totowa, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.20 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 Totowa, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 38m 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 Totowa, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Totowa, NJ to Bayonne, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.