Origin
East Rutherford, NJ
Evening in East Rutherford on Monday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Rutherford, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Rutherford, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
East Rutherford, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is 14.9 miles and takes about 24 minutes via NJ 3 and Tonnelle Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than a scenic excursion. It's ideal for a quick transfer or a short leg of a larger trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Avenue C | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old Bergen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 17 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Hackensack Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Meadow Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 3
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Rutherford, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Boiling Springs Avenue
124 ft
·
10 sec
·
Boiling Springs Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Paterson Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 55
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Hackensack Street
Use the straight lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 32
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Meadow Road
5
Turn slight right onto NJ 17
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
7
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 501
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
11
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
McAdoo Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bergen Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Merritt Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Merritt Street
14
Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue C
15
Turn left onto West 30th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 30th Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
|
CR 120 / Paterson Avenue
Turn left onto CR 120 / Paterson Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 55 / Hackensack Street
Turn right onto CR 55 / Hackensack Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 3
Merge onto NJ 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
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
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.98 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $5.01 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Bayonne on Monday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
17 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
24m 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 route features a 33% highway share, meaning you'll encounter both faster-paced driving and surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 4.2 miles on NJ 3. After this, you'll transition to surface roads like Tonnelle Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, which will likely involve more frequent intersections and traffic. Be prepared for urban merging and a change in pace as you leave the highway.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on NJ 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 120 / Paterson Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (CR 120 / Paterson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 55 / Hackensack Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 East Rutherford, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Jersey City
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 1; US 9
About the Cities
Starting in East Rutherford, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1894
East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County which is in the northeast part of New Jersey. Formerly known as the township of Boiling Springs, East Rutherford was renamed on May 23, 1893 when it was purchased by the Borough officers of the East Rutherford Borough. There was no change in the territory, only in the government and name. East Rutherford holds a population of approximately 10,000 residents. The small town occupies approximately 3.9 square miles and also houses hundreds of businesses and restaurants. It is still somewhat overshadowed by MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets as well as a venue for various concerts and events.
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 24m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on NJ 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (CR 120 / Paterson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 55 / Hackensack Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (NJ 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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