Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Lambertville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 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 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Lambertville, NJ
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Trip Overview
Bayonne, NJ to Lambertville, NJ is 63.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 202, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region towards its western edge. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that should be manageable for most drivers looking for a relatively quick journey. Given the short duration, you'll likely find this route convenient for a single-day excursion, with minimal impact on your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 26.9 mi | 31m |
| US 202 | 18.8 mi | 27m |
| Thomas Paine Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| I 287 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Old York Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 26.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Lambertville, 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 left at fork onto I 78
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 78
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 287
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Merge onto US 202; US 206
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 202; NJ 31
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 202; NJ 31
19
Continue on US 202; NJ 31
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 202; NJ 31
20
Turn slight right onto NJ 179
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
21
Continue on NJ 179
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
22
Continue on NJ 179
445 ft
·
8 sec
·
Thomas Paine Highway
23
Continue on NJ 179
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Thomas Paine Highway
24
Take the exit
135 ft
·
3 sec
25
Turn right onto NJ 29; NJ 179
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
26
Turn left onto South Main Street
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
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 31.7 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 36.8 — 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
|
I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
8
33 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
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 29
Toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
8
33.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville
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 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South:...
8
36.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.30 | $24.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
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
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Lambertville, NJ
Morning in Lambertville on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
3 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
1h 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?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for a significant stretch, including a continuous 26.9-mile segment. Expect a steady pace for much of the journey, allowing for efficient travel. As you approach your destination, the landscape might shift as you transition to roads like US 202 and the Thomas Paine Highway, offering a slightly different feel than the initial expressway segment.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 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 US 202. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 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 Lambertville, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville and Flemington.
Somerville
33 mi in
|
~40m
Flemington
36.8 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. 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 Lambertville, 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 (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 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, Morristown 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 Lambertville, 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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