Origin
Bayonne, NJ
Late night in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayonne, NJ to Spring Lake Heights, 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 14m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Bayonne, NJ to Spring Lake Heights, NJ is 52.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward journey. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, ideal for those seeking efficiency. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is perfect for a quick getaway or a convenient transfer between points within the Northeast region. You'll find the drive to be practical and uncomplicated.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| West Shore Expressway | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| NJ 18 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Outerbridge Crossing | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Route 71 | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West Sylvania Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 20.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayonne, NJ and Spring Lake Heights, 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
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 38
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Wayside Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East
16
Merge onto NJ 18
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 8A
Toward NJ 33 East: Neptune
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto NJ 33
313 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33
19
Take the exit
460 ft
·
14 sec
20
Continue on CR 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sylvania Avenue
21
Turn straight onto NJ 35
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 35
22
Turn slight left onto NJ 71
244 ft
·
6 sec
·
H Street
23
Continue on NJ 71
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 71
24
Turn left onto CR 47
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
4th Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 40.2 — 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
39.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
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 105
Toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Bran...
7
40.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.25
Outerbridge Crossing
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
(20.9 mi)
$1.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$17
Total
$26
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spring Lake Heights, NJ
Late night in Spring Lake Heights on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
1h 14m 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 drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 85% of it on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.9 miles. The route utilizes the West Shore Expressway and NJ 18, contributing to its high highway share. Expect a consistent pace, largely uninterrupted by local traffic, allowing for steady progress towards your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and West Shore Expressway. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 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 Spring Lake Heights, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South, Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South, Long Branch and Tinton Falls.
Gsp South
18.5 mi in
|
~28m
Gsp South: Garden State Parkway South
18.7 mi in
|
~29m
Long Branch
39.8 mi in
|
~54m
Tinton Falls
39.8 mi in
|
~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.25 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 Spring Lake Heights, 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 Spring Lake Heights, 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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