Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Oradell, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Oradell, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Bayonne, NJ to Oradell, NJ is 27.4 miles and takes about 39 minutes via NJ 17 and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface streets as you navigate your way north. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Forest Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Maywood Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| NJ 139 Lower Level | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Oradell, 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 right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
8
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
12
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
13
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
14
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto NJ 3
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 17
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Maywood, Saddle Brook
22
Continue on CR 59
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maywood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on CR 59
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto CR 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oradell Avenue
25
Turn left onto Seminole Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Seminole Street
26
Turn left onto Lotus Avenue
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lotus Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Lotus Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — 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 right at fork toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
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 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
7
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.61
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Oradell, NJ
Morning in Oradell on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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 27.4-mile drive is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 59% of it on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on NJ 17, covering 5.7 miles. Expect to transition from the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension and NJ 3 onto surface streets as you approach your destination. The highway sections offer faster travel, while the surface roads will likely involve more local traffic and intersections.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 20 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 7 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): 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 Oradell, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Jersey City, Maywood and Saddle Brook.
Njtp: Newark
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Jersey City
7.1 mi in
|
~11m
|
via NJ 139
Maywood
21.3 mi in
|
~29m
Saddle Brook
21.3 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.61 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 Oradell, 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 7 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Oradell, 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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