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Trip from Crestwood Village, 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 38m

Distance

67.8 mi

109 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

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Downtown Crestwood Village, NJ, NJ

Crestwood Village, NJ

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city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Bayonne, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 67.8-mile drive from Crestwood Village, NJ, to Bayonne, NJ, is designed for a single day, estimated to take about 1 hour and 38 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of it on major roadways, including a significant 30.3-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward profile, it's an efficient journey without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

33.9 miles from Crestwood Village, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 30.3 mi 35m
CR 539 15.4 mi 22m
Sharon Station Road 4 mi 8m
Old York Road 3.7 mi 5m
Bayonne Bridge 3.5 mi 5m
Lacey Road 1.8 mi 2m
Forest Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Goethals Bridge 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 30.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Columbine Avenue

222 ft · 11 sec · Columbine Avenue
2

Turn right onto Aster Place

409 ft · 19 sec · Aster Place
3

Turn right onto CR 530

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Pinewald-Keswick Road
4

Continue on CR 530

493 ft · 8 sec · Pinewald Keswick Road
5

Continue on CR 530

1.8 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road
6

Continue on CR 539

15 mi · 22 min · CR 539
7

Enter roundabout onto CR 539 ALT

53 ft · 0 sec · Sharon Station Road
8

Continue on CR 539 ALT

4.0 mi · 8 min · Sharon Station Road
9

Turn left onto Herbert Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Herbert Road
10

Turn right onto CR 539

3.7 mi · 5 min · Old York Road
11

Continue on CR 539

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
12

Turn slight right

94 ft · 3 sec
13

Turn right onto NJ 33

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street
14

Turn left onto I 95; NJTP

30 mi · 35 min · New Jersey Turnpike
15

Take the exit

1.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 13 Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 278

1.6 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
17

Continue on I 278

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

149 ft · 3 sec
Exit 4 Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
20

Turn straight onto Forest Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Turn left onto Trantor Place

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
22

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
23

Merge onto NY 440

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
24

Continue on NY 440

3.5 mi · 5 min · Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn left onto East 30th Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
26

Turn left onto Avenue E

268 ft · 11 sec · Avenue E
27

Turn right onto East 29th Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · East 29th Street
28

Turn right onto Broadway

54 ft · 1 sec · Broadway
29

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Trip Plan

To make the most of this efficient 1 hour and 38-minute drive, consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak commuter traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike. While there are no mandatory stops suggested, you'll have plenty of flexibility to pull over for fuel or a quick break given the short distance. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach the more congested areas around Bayonne. With only 67.8 miles to cover and a low fuel cost of $11, this trip allows for a relaxed pace and easy adjustments to your schedule.

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 33.9 miles from Crestwood Village, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 15 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 52m 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 20m

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 Crestwood Village, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crestwood Village, NJ

This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Crestwood Village, 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 30.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Old Bridge, NJ

34 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

New Egypt, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Old Bridge, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Crestwood Village, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dayton, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.9

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linden, New Jersey

2.1 mi

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.9

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 58.1

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 58.1

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $100 or ab mile 38.7

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Americano Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.8

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16312132517

Visit website

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 53.3

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17182277200

Visit website

Rab's Country Lanes

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 62.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 62.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17184483838

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 33.9

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43.6

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43.6

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 48.4

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 29

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 29

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 29

Cranbury, New Jersey

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 53.3

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 48.4

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Staten Island Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.8

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+17187271135

Visit website

Wild Child Play Space

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53.3

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Kiddo X Wonderland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53.3

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187661755

Visit website

Island Entertainment

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 53.3

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13472367136

Visit website

Cousins Paintball Staten Island

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53.3

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+16316986230

Visit website

Just Kidding Playground - Universe (South Shore)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 53.3

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+17189678000

Visit website

Greenbelt Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 62.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17183513450

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 57.8 and 63.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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
61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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
61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
5
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | Trantor Place

Turn left onto Trantor Place

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
63.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the ramp toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.24 one way

$22.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.31 $24.62
premium $4.93 $13.15 $26.30
diesel $5.61 $14.97 $29.94

Estimated Tolls: $36.24

Goethals Bridge $16.00
Bayonne Bridge $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike (30.3 mi) $4.24

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

$11

Tolls

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.12 $3.25
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.93 $2.71
EV Truck/SUV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Crestwood Village, NJ

Late night in Crestwood Village on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bayonne, NJ

Late night in Bayonne on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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 38m 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.

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 ~26 min detour $10 near mile 67.8
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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 67.8
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 67.8
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 58.4
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 highway-centric experience for most of this trip, as indicated by its 68% highway share. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on the New Jersey Turnpike, encountering a longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.3 miles on this main road. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours, with CR 539 and Sharon Station Road offering brief interludes before returning to higher-speed routes. This route is built for efficiency, not necessarily for winding country lanes.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.3 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and CR 539. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.4 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.

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

Staten Island

57.8 mi in | ~1h 20m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $36.24 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 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.4 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 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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