Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Night in Bayonne on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Mount Holly, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Mount Holly, NJ
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Trip Overview
Spanning 66.8 miles across New Jersey, this journey from Bayonne to Mount Holly is a manageable trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. You will navigate through the Northeast region, transitioning between local streets and busier thoroughfares. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this route provides a direct path between these two New Jersey locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 44.8 mi | 51m |
| US 206 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| NJ 440 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Monmouth Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Branch Street | 0.4 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 Mount Holly, 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 3A
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use 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 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 206
14
Continue on US 206
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 206
15
Turn right onto CR 537
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Monmouth Road
16
Continue on CR 537
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Garden Street
17
Turn straight onto CR 537
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Branch Street
18
Continue on CR 537
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Mill Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
CR 537
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 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 105 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
$11.07 one way
$22.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.95 | $25.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$22
Total
$33
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Mount Holly, NJ
Night in Mount Holly on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
33 mi in
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
1h 26m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate away from the Bayonne area. You will rely on a mix of local roads, including East 30th Street and the Staten Island Expressway, rather than relying on a long-distance interstate grind. With a 0% highway share, this route avoids the monotony of high-speed cruising in favor of a more technical, winding experience. The constant pace changes mean you should stay alert, as the character of the road shifts frequently while you transition through the local network. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
9/10
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 Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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.
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 Mount Holly, 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
About the Cities
Arriving in Mount Holly, NJ
Full guide →The Charlotte Metro (also "Metrolina") is a region of North and South Carolina within and surrounding the city of Charlotte in the Piedmont of the Southeastern United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area is well known for its auto racing history (especially NASCAR). The region is headquarters to 8 Fortune 500 and 7 Fortune 1000 companies including Bank of America, Duke Energy, Sealed Air Corporation, Nucor Steel, and Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. Additional headquarters include Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Cheerwine
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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.
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 Mount Holly, 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 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 Mount Holly, 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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