Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Afternoon in Bayonne on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Fort Dix, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Fort Dix, NJ
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Bayonne, NJ to Fort Dix, NJ covers 64.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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, NJ 68, NJ 440 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 44.8 mi | 51m |
| NJ 68 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Wrightstown-Georgetown Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Wrightstown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 44.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Fort Dix, 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
Turn slight right onto NJ 440
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 440
4
Continue on NY 440
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3A
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
45 mi
·
51 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 206
14
Continue on US 206
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 206
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 68 South
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on NJ 68
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 68
17
Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
494 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chesterfield Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 545
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Wrightstown Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on CR 545
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Wrightstown - Georgetown Road
20
Continue on CR 545
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto CR 680
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Defense Access Road
22
Turn right onto CR 666
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sykesville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 666
186 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sykesville Road
24
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
25
Continue on CR 545
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Dix Street
26
Continue on CR 545; CR 616
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wrightstown Road
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 545; CR 616
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Circle Road
28
Arrive at destination
CR 545; CR 616
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
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 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
7
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
7
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
CR 545 / Wrightstown Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 545 / Wrightstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.59 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| premium | $5.01 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.27
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(44.8 mi)
$6.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$22
Total
$33
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Fort Dix, NJ
Afternoon in Fort Dix on Saturday
Local time
2:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
30 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 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?
64.6 mi in 1h 25m, mostly highway — 44.8 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.
87% 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: 44.8 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 68. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
141 ft
20 ft
Total Climb
322 ft
Total Descent
220 ft
Highest Point
141 ft
~46.2 mi in
Elevation Range
121 ft
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 Fort Dix, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton and Trenton.
Njtp South: Trenton
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
Trenton
54.7 mi in
|
~1h 8m
About the Cities
Starting in Bayonne, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1861
Bayonne is a city of 72,000 people (2020) in New Jersey. It is home to Cape Liberty Cruise Port. The city is not a usual tourist destination for daytrippers from New York City, but it does have the authenticity of a suburban town with a relatively low-density, often tree-lined urban feel that harkens back to the times before gentrification. And like some of the lower-density neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Bayonne has many churches.
Top landmarks
- • Robbins Reef Light — lighthouse in New Jersey, United States
Arriving in Fort Dix, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1917
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.27 in tolls one way, starting with Goethals Bridge. 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 Fort Dix, 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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (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 Fort Dix, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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