Spanning 74.3 miles, this trek from Bayonne to Moorestown is a straightforward journey through the heart of New Jersey. You should budget approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes for the transit, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With fuel costs estimated at $12, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. Navigating through the Northeast, you will rely on local roads like East 30th Street and the Staten Island Expressway rather than a single long-haul highway. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.2 miles from Bayonne, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
44.8 mi
51m
I 295
15.2 mi
17m
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
NJ 38
1 mi
1m
Rising Sun Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 44.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Moorestown, 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
273 ft·7 sec·US 206
15
Turn right onto Connector Road
0.2 mi·15 sec·Connector Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Rising Sun Road
0.6 mi·56 sec·Rising Sun Road
Use the right lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 295 South
18
Merge onto I 295
15 mi·17 min·I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 40Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma CenterUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto NJ 38
1.0 mi·1 min·NJ 38
21
Take the exit
360 ft·10 sec
22
Turn right onto CR 603
0.5 mi·56 sec·Mount Laurel Road
23
Turn left onto CR 537; CR 603
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Main Street
24
Turn right onto CR 603
498 ft·11 sec·Chester Avenue
25
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
206 ft·14 sec·East 2nd Street
26
Turn left
89 ft·11 sec
27
Turn left
85 ft·6 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 74.3-mile drive, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever fits your day best without worrying about mid-trip lodging. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, it is wise to map out your primary turns ahead of time to avoid confusion in dense areas. Keep your fuel budget of $12 in mind, though the short duration means you likely won't need to plan for mid-route refueling stops. To ensure the smoothest transit, check local traffic reports before you pull out of Bayonne, as the local roads used for this 1 hour and 34 minute trip can be sensitive to congestion. Because there are no scheduled stops, keep some water and snacks in the car to maintain your comfort until you reach Moorestown.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.2 miles from Bayonne, NJ, or about 48m 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moorestown, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bayonne, NJ
This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bayonne, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 8.7 and 72.1 — 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
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
8
72.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
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 40
Toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.32 one way
$24.64 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.49
$26.98
premium
$4.93
$14.41
$28.82
diesel
$5.61
$16.40
$32.81
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
$12
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.3
0
$7.80
$3.57
Efficient EV
18.6
0
$6.50
$2.97
EV Truck/SUV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.76
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Afternoon
in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moorestown, NJ
Afternoon
in Moorestown on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
37 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
1 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
1h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through local infrastructure, which demands consistent attention to turns and transitions. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, requiring you to stay alert through various intersections and changing road conditions. While you won't experience long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, the path provides a direct connection between your starting point and destination. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that focuses on navigating the local grid rather than high-speed interstate travel.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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 I 295. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.3 miles you will encounter 22 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 54.7 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.
Between Bayonne, NJ and Moorestown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton and Trenton.
Njtp South: Trenton
9.3 mi in|~15m
Trenton
54.7 mi in|~1h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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 Moorestown, 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 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moorestown, NJ before heading back.
