If you are planning a trip from Bayonne to the Maurice River, expect a straightforward journey spanning 127.4 miles. You can comfortably complete this 2-hour and 53-minute trek in a single day, making it an ideal excursion for those looking to get out of the Northeast corridor. Budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance, which primarily relies on the New Jersey Turnpike, US 206, and Lincoln Avenue. Because the route is compact, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a practical, efficient path that transitions you from the industrial landscape of the north to the more rural atmosphere of the Maurice River area.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.7 miles from Bayonne, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
44.8 mi
51m
US 206
29.8 mi
38m
Lincoln Avenue
7.8 mi
11m
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
8m
12th Street
6.5 mi
8m
Main Street
4.6 mi
6m
NJ 440
3.5 mi
5m
Delsea Drive
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 44.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Maurice River, 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 3AToward I 95 Toll: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·11 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse 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
45 mi·51 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward US 206: Bordentown, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDLUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 206
14
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi·8 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·5 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·6 min·Main Street
17
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
18
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic CityUse the left lane.
19
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft·11 sec·Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
21
Continue on NJ 54; CR 561
6.5 mi·8 min·12th Street
22
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
23
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
24
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
25
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·21 sec·Wheat Road
26
Turn left onto CR 655
7.8 mi·11 min·Lincoln Avenue
27
Turn right onto Rieck Terrace
0.1 mi·39 sec·Rieck Terrace
28
Turn left onto CR 555
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Main Road
29
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward NJ 55 South: Wildwood, Cape May
30
Merge onto NJ 55
6.6 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on NJ 47
2.8 mi·4 min·Delsea Drive
32
Take the exit onto NJ 47
0.2 mi·35 sec·NJ 47
33
Turn right onto CR 670
1.5 mi·2 min·Mauricetown Road
34
Continue on CR 649
1.9 mi·3 min·Mauricetown Bypass
35
At end of road, turn left onto CR 649
2.5 mi·4 min·North Avenue
36
At end of road, turn right onto CR 553
303 ft·12 sec·Main Street
37
Turn left onto Memorial Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·Memorial Avenue
38
Turn slight right onto Miller Avenue
0.2 mi·51 sec·Miller Avenue
39
Turn left
0.1 mi·46 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 53-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest regional congestion. Since you only have one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before shifting from the highway to local roads. Keep in mind that the majority of your travel occurs on major thoroughfares, so stay alert for changing speed limits as you move off the turnpike. With a total fuel cost of about $21, the trip is quite economical, giving you the flexibility to spend your budget on activities once you arrive. Staying mindful of the transition from high-speed highways to local streets like Lincoln Avenue will ensure a smooth arrival at the Maurice River.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.7 miles from Bayonne, NJ, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maurice River, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bayonne, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bayonne, NJ
This is one driving day of about 127.4 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Bayonne, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 44.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.5 — 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.
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
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
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 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
7
55.5 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.12 one way
$42.24 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$23.13
$46.27
premium
$4.93
$24.71
$49.42
diesel
$5.61
$28.13
$56.26
Estimated Tolls: $22.27
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(44.8 mi)$6.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
Efficient EV
31.9
0
$11.15
$5.10
EV Truck/SUV
51
0
$17.84
$8.15
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Night
in Bayonne on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maurice River, NJ
Night
in Maurice River on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
64 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
2h 53m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 8.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into the flow of traffic early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 44.8 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. Once you exit the turnpike, the character of the road shifts significantly as you transition onto US 206 and eventually Lincoln Avenue. While the initial portion demands your full attention on busy highways, the latter half of the drive offers a more varied experience behind the wheel. Expect a mix of fast-paced interstate cruising followed by the slower, more methodical pace of local roads as you approach your destination.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.8 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 US 206. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 127.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 Maurice River, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Trenton, Atlantic City and Cape May.
Njtp South: Trenton
9.3 mi in|~15m
Trenton
54.7 mi in|~1h 8m
Atlantic City
72.4 mi in|~1h 32m|via US 206
Cape May
110.5 mi in|~2h 24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 127.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.27 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 Maurice River, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 Maurice River, NJ before heading back.
