Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Cliffside Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Cliffside Park, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Bayonne, NJ to Cliffside Park, NJ is 16 miles and takes about 25m via Tonnelle Avenue and NJ Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's more about efficient travel than scenic exploration. Given its short duration, it's an easy same-day trip, perfect for a quick commute or a visit between nearby towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 139 Lower Level | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 14th Street Viaduct | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tonnelle Avenue
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Cliffside Park, 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 right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
12
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
13
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
14
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
76th Street
18
Turn left onto CR 501
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
19
Continue on CR 501
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on CR 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Avenue
22
Turn right onto CR 50
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Edgewater Road
23
Turn left onto CR 27
526 ft
·
12 sec
·
Palisade Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
CR 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 30th Street
Turn right onto East 30th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
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 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
7
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.61
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cliffside Park, NJ
Morning in Cliffside Park on Sunday
Local time
7:32 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
25m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Tonnelle Avenue and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, which tend to be busier thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue, giving you a sense of continuous travel on a main road. As you progress, you'll notice the landscape shift from industrial areas to more developed urban environments.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Tonnelle Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near East 30th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): 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 Cliffside Park, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark and Jersey City.
Njtp: Newark
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Jersey City
7.1 mi in
|
~11m
|
via NJ 139
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.61 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 Cliffside Park, 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: near the start (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): 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 Cliffside Park, 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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