Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Montville, NJ
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If you are looking to travel from Bayonne to Montville, you are looking at a straightforward 33.6-mile trek across New Jersey. Expect to spend about 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via NJ 24, the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, and I-287 to complete the journey. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is an incredibly cost-effective trip between these two Northeast locations. Because the entire route remains within the state of New Jersey, you won't need to worry about changing regional driving regulations or extensive logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 24 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| I 287 | 7 mi | 9m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Montville, 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 right at fork
Continue on NJ 24
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Continue on Park Avenue
Turn left onto Wootton Street
Turn right onto US 202
Continue on US 202
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.2 — 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 toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Wootton Street, Boonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Montville on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
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 trip is defined by its efficiency, as 89% of your travel time will be spent on highways. You should prepare for a focused, interstate-heavy experience rather than a winding scenic tour. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.4-mile run along NJ 24, which allows for consistent cruising speed. As you transition between the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and I-287, the character of the road remains consistently fast-paced. Don't expect many technical local turns; instead, focus on merging and maintaining pace with the flow of traffic on these primary thoroughfares.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 24 and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. 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 14 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 43m.
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 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bayonne, NJ and Montville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp West: Newark and Morristown.
Njtp West: Newark
Morristown
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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