Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Martinsville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Martinsville, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Bayonne, NJ to Martinsville, NJ is 33.6 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New Jersey. Expect a quick trip that's ideal for a single-day excursion, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given the short duration and minimal stops, it's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently. This journey is designed for speed and convenience, making it a good option when you need to cover ground without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 23.6 mi | 27m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Corner Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Mount Horeb Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Valley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 23.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Martinsville, 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
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 33
Toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CR 525
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Liberty Corner Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 525
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Horeb Road
16
Continue on CR 525
113 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mount Horeb Road
17
Turn left onto CR 525
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Washington Valley Road
18
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
19
Turn right
108 ft
·
13 sec
20
Turn left
243 ft
·
17 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.6 — 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.
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
29.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville
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 33
Toward CR 525: Bernardsville, Martinsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Martinsville, NJ
Morning in Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
22 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
46m 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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 23.6 miles. The New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension also plays a role, contributing to the overall fast-paced nature of this trip. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Liberty Corner Road suggests a brief transition to more local thoroughfares closer to your destination. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of expressways and a hint of local driving.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 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 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.
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 16 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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 Martinsville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp West: Newark and Cr 525: Bernardsville.
Njtp West: Newark
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Cr 525: Bernardsville
29.6 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 23.6 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 Martinsville, 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, 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 Martinsville, 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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