Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Late night in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Robertsville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Robertsville, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Bayonne, NJ to Robertsville, NJ is 31.5 miles and takes about 47m via West Shore Expressway and US Highway 9, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short trip, perfect for a quick commute or an easy day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a predictable journey. Consider this route if you need to get from Point A to Point B efficiently without navigating complex local roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Shore Expressway | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 9 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Outerbridge Crossing | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Garden State Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| NJ 18 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Shore Expressway
— 8.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Robertsville, 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 right at fork onto NY 440
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
West Shore Expressway
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on NY 440
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbridge Crossing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 9 South, GSP South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto GSP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 123
Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 9
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: Asbury Park, Shore Points
15
Merge onto NJ 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 29
Toward CR 520: Tennent, Red Bank
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Hartman Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hartman Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 520
495 ft
·
11 sec
·
CR 520
19
Turn right onto CR 3
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Tennent Road
20
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NY 440 / West Shore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440 / West Shore Expressway toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South, GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 9 South, GSP South
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
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 123
Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
8
30.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward CR 520: Tennent, Red Bank
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 29
Toward CR 520: Tennent, Red Bank
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.19
Outerbridge Crossing
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
(3.1 mi)
$0.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Robertsville, NJ
Late night in Robertsville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey utilizing major expressways and highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 8.4 miles on the West Shore Expressway, offering a consistent, faster pace. As you transition to US Highway 9, the character of the drive remains largely highway-oriented, facilitating a smooth and direct path toward your destination. The route prioritizes efficient travel over varied scenery, making it a predictable and uncomplicated driving experience.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on West Shore Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Shore Expressway and US Highway 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near NY 440 / West Shore Expressway.
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 14 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (NY 440 / West Shore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Robertsville, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South, Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South and Shore Points.
Gsp South
18.5 mi in
|
~28m
Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South
18.7 mi in
|
~29m
Shore Points
29.4 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on West Shore Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.19 in tolls one way, starting with Outerbridge Crossing. 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 Robertsville, 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 6.2 miles (NY 440 / West Shore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Robertsville, 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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