Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Bayonne, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is 23.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal trip for a single day, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination or a leisurely start. You'll primarily be on expressways and turnpike extensions, making for a straightforward journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fairmount Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Long Hill, NJ.
Start on Broadway
Turn right onto East 30th Street
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 440
Take the exit
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Continue on I 78
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 655
Continue on Union Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 512
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Continue on Fairmount Avenue
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
Turn right onto Long Hill Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East 30th Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward New Providence, Berkeley Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Long Hill on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of the drive on expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 14.1 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway without interruption. The majority of this trip will feel like a typical urban/suburban expressway commute, characterized by consistent speeds and multiple lanes. While the primary roads like the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension dominate, you'll also briefly use Union Avenue, offering a slight shift in the driving environment before reaching your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. 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.
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 15 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 5.8 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bayonne, NJ and Long Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Njtp West: Newark, New Providence and Berkeley Heights.
Njtp: Newark
Njtp West: Newark
New Providence
Berkeley Heights
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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