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Trip from Bellmawr, NJ to Bayonne, 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 47m

Distance

84 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 39m ★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bellmawr, NJ

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city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Bayonne, NJ

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 84-mile drive from Bellmawr, NJ, to Bayonne, NJ, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes. Your journey will primarily follow the New Jersey Turnpike, with a portion on Forest Avenue leading to the Bayonne Bridge. With a projected fuel cost of around $14, this route is quite economical. The drive is heavily highway-focused, making it a practical option for getting between these two points in the Northeast region without needing an overnight stop. It's a direct path, ideal for those prioritizing efficiency.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42 miles from Bellmawr, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 71.9 mi 1h 23m
Bayonne Bridge 3.5 mi 5m
Forest Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Goethals Bridge 1.6 mi 2m
West Browning Road 0.7 mi 2m
Staten Island Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway 0.3 mi <1m
Black Horse Pike 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 71.9 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellmawr, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.

1

Start on South Bell Road

0.1 mi · 36 sec · South Bell Road
2

Turn right onto CR 659

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Browning Road
3

Turn right onto NJ 168

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward NJTP Toll
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto NJTP

23 mi · 26 min · New Jersey Turnpike
7

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

49 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 278

1.6 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
10

Continue on I 278

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

149 ft · 3 sec
Exit 4 Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
13

Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn left onto Trantor Place

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
15

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
16

Merge onto NY 440

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
17

Continue on NY 440

3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto East 30th Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto Avenue E

268 ft · 11 sec · Avenue E
20

Turn right onto East 29th Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · East 29th Street
21

Turn right onto Broadway

54 ft · 1 sec · Broadway
22

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 47-minute duration, this trip offers great flexibility for when you depart. Leaving Bellmawr, NJ, early in the morning could help you avoid potential traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, especially as you near the more urban areas. While no specific stops are built into this route data, you'll find ample service areas along the Turnpike for fuel and restrooms if needed. Keep an eye on your GPS as you approach the final leg on Forest Avenue and the Bayonne Bridge to ensure you're on the correct path into Bayonne.

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 42 miles from Bellmawr, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 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 18 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42 miles or 51m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonne, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bellmawr, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bellmawr, NJ

This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bellmawr, 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 71.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manalapan, NJ

42 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42 miles from Bellmawr, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linden, New Jersey

2.6 mi

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18564391941

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Deptford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $30 to $40 mile 6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Blackwood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18563025675

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 48

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 42

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 60

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 60

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 36

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 36

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 66

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Bellmawr Lake

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bellmawr, New Jersey

+18569330554

Visit website

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Haddon Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Mt Ephraim, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Barclay Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 6

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+18567956225

Visit website

We Rock the Spectrum - Audubon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Audubon, NJ

Hours: 9 am–12:30 pm

+18566170927

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 77.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York
6
25.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
74 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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
77.6 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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
77.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.93 one way

$27.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.25 $30.50
premium $4.93 $16.29 $32.58
diesel $5.61 $18.55 $37.09

Estimated Tolls: $42.07

Goethals Bridge $16.00
Bayonne Bridge $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike (71.9 mi) $10.07

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

$14

Tolls

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.2 0 $8.82 $4.03
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.76 $5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Bellmawr, NJ

Morning in Bellmawr on Sunday

Local time

10:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bayonne, NJ

Morning in Bayonne on Sunday

Local time

10:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

E 5 to 10 mph 31% chance Live forecast

45°F

Manalapan, NJ

42 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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 47m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $10 near mile 75.3
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

13 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 84
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 84
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 75.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 84-mile route, with 86% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The majority of your time will be spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 71.9 miles. This means you'll encounter consistent highway speeds for extended periods. As you approach Bayonne, you'll transition to Forest Avenue and then the Bayonne Bridge, offering a slight change in the driving environment before reaching your destination.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Bayonne Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bellmawr, NJ to Bayonne, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.

Staten Island

74 mi in | ~1h 28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 84 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $42.07 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.

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 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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