Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Late night in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Belleville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayonne, NJ
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Belleville, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Bayonne to Belleville, you are looking at a brief 13.1-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly affordable way to navigate the Northeast corridor. You will primarily utilize local surface streets like East 30th Street and Port Jersey Boulevard, supplemented by short segments of I-78. Since both locations are within New Jersey, you will remain firmly in the Northeast region throughout the duration of your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCarter Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Ferry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stockton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McCarter Highway
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Belleville, NJ.
1
Start on Broadway
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto East 30th Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 440
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
5
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
234 ft
·
3 sec
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 78
379 ft
·
4 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
222 ft
·
2 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 1-9 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 1; US 9
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Delancy Street, Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Delancey Street
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
Delancey Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Stockton Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Stockton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Merchant Street
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
Merchant Street
18
Turn left onto Ferry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
19
Turn right onto Raymond Plaza East
68 ft
·
10 sec
·
Raymond Plaza East
20
Turn sharp left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Market Street
21
Turn right onto NJ 21
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
McCarter Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6
Toward NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto Joralemon Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Joralemon Street
25
Turn left onto NJ 7
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
Washington Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
NJ 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 West, NJTP West: Newark
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Delancy Street, 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.
Toward Delancy Street, Newark
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington
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 6
Toward NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
New Jersey Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.43
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: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
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
Belleville, NJ
Late night in Belleville on Sunday
Local time
4:06 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will be on navigating neighborhood streets and urban thoroughfares. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersection changes. This drive offers a consistent, hands-on experience behind the wheel as you transition between these two New Jersey municipalities. It is a straightforward, functional route that avoids the monotony of long-haul highway driving.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on McCarter Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 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 22 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bayonne, NJ and Belleville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Njtp West: Newark, Newark and Arlington.
Njtp: Newark
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Njtp West: Newark
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Newark
6.5 mi in
|
~9m
Arlington
12.1 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on McCarter Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.43 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belleville, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belleville, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.
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