Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 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.
Clifton, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Clifton, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is 18.8 miles and takes about 30m via State Route 3, Tonnelle Avenue, and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a convenient local journey. You'll navigate a mix of urban and suburban environments, so expect typical traffic patterns for the area. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal route for a quick errand, a connecting drive to another destination, or simply to explore a different part of your local area without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Avenue C | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Allwood Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Bergen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
Start on Holly Street
Turn left onto Donna Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
Turn right onto Hutton Road
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
Turn left onto NJ 161
At end of road, turn left onto CR 602
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 3
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Turn right onto CR 501
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
At end of road, turn right onto Merritt Street
Turn left onto Avenue C
Turn left onto West 30th Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Olga B Terrace
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto Olga B Terrace
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto CR 602 / Allwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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.
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on State Route 3, including an uninterrupted segment of 8.1 miles, providing a taste of higher-speed travel. As you transition to Tonnelle Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, the character shifts to more urbanized roadways, likely with increased intersections and local traffic. The profile suggests a drive that blends efficiency with the realities of navigating through populated New Jersey corridors.
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 around 0.2 miles in near Olga B Terrace.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Olga B Terrace): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Olga B Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 602 / Allwood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clifton, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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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