Origin
Guttenberg, NJ
Morning in Guttenberg on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guttenberg, 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
36m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guttenberg, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 17.5-mile drive from Guttenberg to Bayonne, New Jersey, will take about 36 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Park Avenue, NJ 495 West, and US 1 South, experiencing a local road feel for the entire journey as there's no highway driving. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is economical for a short excursion. Since there are no specific overnight recommendations and the drive is brief, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 495 West | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
| Tonnelle Avenue | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| McAdoo Avenue | — | — |
| Old Bergen Road | — | — |
| Merritt Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Park Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guttenberg, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on 69th Street
20 ft
·
5 sec
·
69th Street
2
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Park Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward NJ 495 West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
NJ 495 West
4
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 1 South, US 9 South: Jersey City
6
Turn straight onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
7
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
8
Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
9
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
McAdoo Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bergen Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Merritt Street
12
Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue C
13
Turn left onto West 30th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 30th Street
14
Turn right onto Broadway
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broadway
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Bayonne, NJ
Morning in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
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
21 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
36m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for this entire 17.5-mile journey, with 0% highway share. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road; instead, anticipate frequent turns and city navigation. The route progresses through a series of local streets and potentially busier arteries as you make your way south. This type of driving requires consistent attention to traffic signals and intersections, offering a more engaged experience behind the wheel rather than a passive highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Park Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Guttenberg, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Guttenberg, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Guttenberg, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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