Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Ridgefield, NJ
Thomas Parker
This straightforward 15.8-mile drive from Bayonne, NJ to Ridgefield, NJ should take you about 25 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate on Tonnelle Avenue, the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, and Broad Avenue. Given the short distance and quick travel time, no overnight stay is necessary. Budget around $3 for fuel, as this route is mostly within the Northeast region of New Jersey. The overall feel is a practical, quick hop between two points in the state.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 6 mi | 8m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Broad Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| NJ 440 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| NJ 139 Lower Level | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Port Jersey Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 14th Street Viaduct | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Ridgefield, 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 right at fork
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
Continue on I 78; NJTP
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Turn right onto CR 50
Turn left onto Hillside Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — 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 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
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Ridgefield on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 40% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. The road character will likely shift from the Turnpike's more expansive feel to more localized driving as you approach Ridgefield. It's not a particularly scenic journey, but rather a functional transit between urban and suburban areas.
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.
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 15 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bayonne, NJ and Ridgefield, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark and Jersey City.
Njtp: Newark
Jersey City
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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