Origin
Lambertville, NJ
Morning in Lambertville on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lambertville, 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 23m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lambertville, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
Lambertville, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, US 202, NJ 179, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward trip for those looking for an efficient connection between two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, you can expect a direct journey with minimal scenic detours, ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger trip. The estimated fuel cost is quite low, suggesting it's an economical option for getting where you need to go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 26.6 mi | 31m |
| US 202 | 20.7 mi | 29m |
| NJ 179 | 5 mi | 6m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| I 287 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East 53rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 26.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lambertville, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on South Main Street
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 29; NJ 179
274 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 179
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 179
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 202 North: Flemington
5
Merge onto US 202
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 202
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 202
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US 202
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
8
Merge onto I 287
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 78
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
247 ft
·
8 sec
Toward East 53rd Street
20
Continue on East 53rd Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 53rd Street
21
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Lambertville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 202
Keep slight right at fork onto US 202
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
29.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
7
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
8
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
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.
Exit 58A-B
Toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port N...
7
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$10.33 one way
$20.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
6:15 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
3 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 23m 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 is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey on highways. You'll experience long stretches of efficient travel, including a segment of 26.6 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway without interruption. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, characterized by the flow of highway traffic. While the primary roads are highways, the inclusion of US 202 and NJ 179 might introduce brief moments of slightly different road conditions before you merge back onto faster routes. The overall feel is one of purposeful transit rather than leisurely cruising.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near US 202.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 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 11.6 miles (US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lambertville, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown, New York City and Njtp.
Morristown
26.3 mi in
|
~37m
New York City
54.8 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Njtp
55.9 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. 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.
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 11.6 miles (US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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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