Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
10:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Bernardsville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
33.9 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Bernardsville, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Bayonne, NJ to Bernardsville, NJ is 33.9 miles and takes about 45m via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 24, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within the Northeast region, specifically connecting two points within New Jersey. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal trip for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace and minimal disruption. You'll primarily be on well-maintained expressways, making it a practical choice for a quick commute or a short excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| NJ 24 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| I 287 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Morristown Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Normandy Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Bernardsville, 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
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
12
Continue on NJ 24
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2B-A
Toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward CR 510 West: Morristown
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2A
Toward CR 510 West: Morristown
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto CR 510
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Columbia Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on CR 510
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Columbia Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Normandy Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Normandy Parkway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight right
363 ft
·
15 sec
20
Turn straight onto NJ 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
21
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 287 South
22
Merge onto I 287
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 287
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 30B
Toward US 202: Bernardsville
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto North Maple Avenue
479 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Maple Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn sharp left onto US 202
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Morristown Road
Use the left lane.
26
Turn straight onto Olcott Square
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
Olcott Square
27
Continue on Olcott Square
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Olcott Square
28
Arrive at destination
Olcott Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Bayonne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 31.7 — 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
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
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 2B-A
Toward CR 510: Florham Park, Morristown
9
23.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 510 West: Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward CR 510 West: Morristown
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 202: Bernardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30B
Toward US 202: Bernardsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.47
New Jersey Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.43
Columbia Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Bernardsville, NJ
Morning in Bernardsville on Sunday
Local time
10:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
21 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
45m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey utilizing major roadways like the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 24. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and higher speeds for most of the 33.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a good period of steady driving. While the majority is highway, you may experience some transitions as you approach your destination in Bernardsville.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 24. 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 20 decision points packed into just 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bernardsville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp West: Newark, Morristown, Cr 510: Florham Park and Cr 510 West: Morristown.
Njtp West: Newark
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Morristown
15 mi in
|
~19m
Cr 510: Florham Park
22.8 mi in
|
~28m
Cr 510 West: Morristown
23 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.47 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 Bernardsville, 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 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Bernardsville, 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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