Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Maplewood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Maplewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
Bayonne, NJ to Maplewood, NJ is 12.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, and Elmwood Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 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 between two nearby locations than a scenic journey. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick commute or an easy leg of a larger trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Elmwood Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lyons Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Maplewood, 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
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
348 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 55
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 55
Toward Hillside, Irvington
13
Turn straight onto Fabyan Place
149 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fabyan Place
14
Turn right onto CR 602
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyons Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 603
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
16
Turn right onto CR 605
510 ft
·
18 sec
·
Sanford Avenue
17
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
18
Continue on Elmwood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Street
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
Prospect Street
20
Turn right onto Oakland Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Road
21
Turn left onto Dunnell Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dunnell Road
22
Arrive at destination
Dunnell Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — 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 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
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hillside, Irvington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 55
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Maplewood, NJ
Morning in Maplewood on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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 drive features a significant 60% highway share, indicating you'll spend a good portion of the 12.8 miles on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition from highway speeds onto more local roads as you approach your destination. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that blends efficient travel with more typical surface street navigation.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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
10/10
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 18 decision points packed into just 12.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
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.
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 Maplewood, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Njtp West: Newark, Hillside and Irvington.
Njtp: Newark
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Njtp West: Newark
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Hillside
9.2 mi in
|
~12m
Irvington
9.2 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 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 Maplewood, 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 5.8 miles (I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown 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 Maplewood, 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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