Origin
Beckett, NJ
Late night in Beckett on Wednesday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beckett, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
101.6 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beckett, NJ
Peter Vang
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
Beckett, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is 101.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 8 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike and US 322, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. Given its relatively short duration and highway-heavy profile, it's a straightforward drive, ideal for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect consistent traffic flow for most of the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Beckett, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 85 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 322 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 295 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Center Square Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 85 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-295
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,845 veh/hr typical · worst 4,543
Quietest
1 AM
~303 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckett, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Peachwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Peachwood Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Beckett Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Beckett Road
3
Turn left onto CR 620
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Center Square Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 295 North
5
Merge onto I 295
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 11A
Toward US 322 East: Mullica Hill
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 322; CR 536
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 322; CR 536
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ Turnpike North, New York City
10
Merge onto NJTP
36 mi
·
41 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
14
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
149 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 4
Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
17
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
20
Merge onto NY 440
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
21
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
24
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 29th Street
25
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
26
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, starting early in the morning can help you avoid peak traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. With only 101.6 miles, you won't need many stops, but it's always wise to take a break if you feel fatigued. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $17, and plan your fill-up accordingly. Since this is a manageable drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but be aware of potential congestion as you enter the Bayonne area.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Beckett, NJ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonne, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beckett, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beckett, NJ
This is one driving day of about 101.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Beckett, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 85 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Beckett, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85 miles.
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 215 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 95.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward US 322 East: Mullica Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11A
Toward US 322 East: Mullica Hill
7
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
8
91.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
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 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
8
95.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
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 4
Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
7
95.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.98 one way
$33.95 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $18.68 | $37.37 |
| premium | $5.01 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $43.90
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(85 mi)
$11.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Bayonne, NJ
Late night in Bayonne on Wednesday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Morrisville, PA
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
34 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
2h 8m 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 highway, with 89% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 85 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, where you'll encounter more local traffic and potentially more frequent exits. Expect urban merging as you get closer to Bayonne.
89% 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: 85 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 322. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 101.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
119 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
197 ft
Total Descent
191 ft
Highest Point
119 ft
~58.1 mi in
Elevation Range
110 ft
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 Beckett, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Nj Turnpike North, New York City and Staten Island.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
6 mi in
|
~10m
Nj Turnpike North
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
New York City
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Staten Island
91.7 mi in
|
~1h 50m
About the Cities
Starting in Beckett, NJ
Full guide →Arriving in Bayonne, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1861
Bayonne is a city of 72,000 people (2020) in New Jersey. It is home to Cape Liberty Cruise Port. The city is not a usual tourist destination for daytrippers from New York City, but it does have the authenticity of a suburban town with a relatively low-density, often tree-lined urban feel that harkens back to the times before gentrification. And like some of the lower-density neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Bayonne has many churches.
Top landmarks
- • Robbins Reef Light — lighthouse in New Jersey, United States
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 2h 8m. Total distance: 101.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $43.90 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 Bayonne, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bayonne, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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