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Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

10.3 mi

17 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

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

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Downtown Elizabeth, NJ, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ

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city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Bayonne, NJ

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Northeast, this 10.3-mile trip from Elizabeth to Bayonne is a simple affair. You can expect to complete the journey in about 18 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route relies on a mix of thoroughfares, including the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, US 1, and Broadway. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this brief excursion. Because the entire drive takes place within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a highly practical connection that offers minimal fuss for travelers moving between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension 3.3 mi 4m
US 1 1.4 mi 1m
Broadway 1.3 mi 3m
Spring Street 1.1 mi 1m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 0.6 mi <1m
East Jersey Street 0.2 mi <1m
East 53rd Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension — 3.3 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

34 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Jersey Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Jersey Street
3

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 78, I 95, NJTP: Haynes Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 78, I 95, NJTP Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 1-9 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 78

0.6 mi · 46 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP

3.3 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

247 ft · 8 sec
Toward East 53rd Street
13

Continue on East 53rd Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East 53rd Street
14

Turn left onto Broadway

1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

Broadway

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 78, I 95, NJTP: Haynes Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 78, I 95, NJTP: Haynes Avenue
8
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 78, I 95, NJTP

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 78, I 95, NJTP
8
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
8
4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East, US 1-9 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 78 East, US 1-9 North
7
8.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward NJ 440: Bayonne

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.71 one way

$3.42 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.87 $3.74
premium $4.93 $2.00 $4.00
diesel $5.61 $2.27 $4.55

Estimated Tolls: $0.47

New Jersey Turnpike (3.3 mi) $0.47

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Tolls

$0

Total

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.1 0 $1.08 $0.49
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.90 $0.41
EV Truck/SUV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 21, 2026

Origin

Elizabeth, NJ

Late night in Elizabeth on Tuesday

Local time

5:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Mostly Clear

N 9 to 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 21 at 2:38AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 21 at 2:38AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Bayonne, NJ

Late night in Bayonne on Tuesday

Local time

5:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Mostly Clear

N 9 to 18 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 21 at 2:38AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 21 at 2:38AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

1 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

18m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend about 52% of your time on highways, providing a quick transition before moving onto surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, which spans 3.3 miles of the total distance. As you move from the highway portions onto Broadway, the character of the road shifts from a fast-paced arterial flow to a more technical local driving environment. Expect a utilitarian drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic variation, keeping you focused on the road as you navigate the transition between these two municipalities.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 2.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Elizabeth, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp and New York City.

Njtp

2.9 mi in | ~4m

New York City

3.7 mi in | ~6m

About the Cities

Starting in Elizabeth, NJ

Full guide →

Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.

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 18m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.47 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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