Origin
Millville, NJ
Morning in Millville on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millville, 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
2h 29m
Distance
111.7 mi
180 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millville, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Millville to Bayonne covers 111.7 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 29 minutes. This straightforward journey fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the trip. Navigating through the Northeast, you will utilize a combination of the New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, and US 206. It is an efficient route that transitions from the southern part of the state toward the urban centers near the coast, making it a practical choice for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary delays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Millville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 44.1 mi | 51m |
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| South Lincoln Avenue | 8 mi | 11m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 44.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millville, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on East Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Broad Street
2
Turn left onto CR 555
236 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 3rd Street
3
Turn slight right onto CR 555
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheaton Avenue
4
Continue on CR 555
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Road
5
Turn slight right onto CR 655
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wheat Road
7
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Anchor Road
8
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hammonton Road
9
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena-Hammonton Road
10
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Street
11
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 54 North
12
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
13
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
14
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 54
15
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
17
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
22
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
44 mi
·
51 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
23
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
25
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
149 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 4
Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
28
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
30
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
31
Merge onto NY 440
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
32
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
34
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
35
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 29th Street
36
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
37
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2.5-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns, especially when merging onto the New Jersey Turnpike, is a smart way to ensure a smoother experience. You likely won't need to plan for formal stops given the duration, but it is always wise to ensure your tank is ready for the $18 fuel expenditure before you pull onto the highway. Because the route relies heavily on the Turnpike for its longest leg, check local traffic reports for that specific stretch before you head out. Prioritizing a departure that avoids peak congestion will make your transition between the various road types much more comfortable.
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 55.8 miles from Millville, NJ, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 15m 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 59m
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 Millville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Millville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Millville, 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 44.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Millville, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 39.6 and 105.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
39.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
101.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m 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
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m 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
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.52 one way
$37.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $38.18
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(44.1 mi)
$6.18
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
$19
Tolls
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.64 | $7.15 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
56 mi in
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
10 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
2h 29m 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
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 111.7
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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 111.7
View on nps.gov
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 111.7
View on nps.gov
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 92.4
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 mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and major thoroughfares. Roughly 55 percent of your trip will be spent on highways, providing a balance between steady cruising and slower-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 44.1-mile stretch along the New Jersey Turnpike, which allows for consistent speeds. Because the route combines US 206 and Trenton Road with the Turnpike, the personality of the drive shifts from regional connectors to high-traffic interstate arteries. This variety keeps the drive engaging as you navigate through different types of infrastructure on your way north.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.1 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
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 39.6 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 111.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.7 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 Millville, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City and Staten Island.
New York
39.6 mi in
|
~54m
|
via US 206
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
56.1 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Njtp North: New York City
56.8 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Staten Island
101.7 mi in
|
~2h 11m
About the Cities
Starting in Millville, NJ
Full guide →Millville is in Cumberland County (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 2h 29m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 44.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $38.18 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 101.7 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, 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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