Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Manalapan, 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 3m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Manalapan, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 47.8-mile drive from Bayonne, NJ, to Manalapan, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking just about 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike, with brief segments of NJ 33 and NJ 440. Given its short duration and highway focus, it's an easy day trip with no need for an overnight stay. Budget around $8 for fuel, and expect a route that's almost entirely highway driving. This journey stays within the Northeast region, making it a familiar drive for those accustomed to the area's transportation network.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 30.9 mi | 35m |
| NJ 33 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| NJ 440 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hightstown Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 30.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Manalapan, 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
31 mi
·
35 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8
Toward NJ 33, NJ 133: Hightstown, Freehold
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on NJ 133
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hightstown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 33: Hightstown, Freehold
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 33 East: Freehold
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 33
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 33
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 527A
314 ft
·
5 sec
·
Iron Ore Road
17
Arrive at destination
CR 527A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 42.1 — 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
40.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward NJ 33, NJ 133: Hightstown, Freehold
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 8
Toward NJ 33, NJ 133: Hightstown, Freehold
8
41.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward NJ 33: Hightstown, Freehold
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 33: Hightstown, Freehold
8
42.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 33 East: Freehold
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 33 East: Freehold
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.92 one way
$15.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.32
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(30.9 mi)
$4.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$20
Total
$28
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Manalapan, NJ
Morning in Manalapan on Sunday
Local time
10:25 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 3m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 47.8-mile trip, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike will be your main companion for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted section of 30.9 miles. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of NJ 33 and NJ 440 offers slight variations in the driving environment as you progress. This route is less about scenic vistas and more about efficient travel between your starting point in Bayonne and your destination in Manalapan.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.9 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 33. 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 47.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 40.8 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 Manalapan, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton and Freehold.
Njtp South: Trenton
9.3 mi in
|
~15m
Freehold
40.8 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $20.32 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 Manalapan, 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 40.8 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 Manalapan, 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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