This 75.1-mile drive from Moorestown, NJ, to Bayonne, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this route is efficient for a quick trip within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, no overnight stops are necessary. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes reaching your destination with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.5 miles from Moorestown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
53.9 mi
1h 2m
I 295
6.8 mi
7m
Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi
5m
Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi
2m
NJ 38
1.2 mi
1m
Mount Holly Road
0.7 mi
<1m
Mount Laurel Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 53.9 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorestown, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on this road
85 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn left
190 ft·19 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Plum Street
207 ft·14 sec·Plum Street
4
Turn left onto CR 603
0.1 mi·20 sec·Chester Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 537; CR 603
0.2 mi·21 sec·East Main Street
6
Turn right onto CR 603
0.5 mi·57 sec·Mount Laurel Road
7
Turn left onto NJ 38
1.2 mi·1 min·NJ 38
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 295 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 295
6.8 mi·7 min·I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 47AToward CR 541 South: Mount HollyUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto CR 541
0.7 mi·58 sec·Mount Holly Road
12
Continue on CR 541
0.5 mi·43 sec·Burlington-Mount Holly Road
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Toward NJTP Toll
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·52 sec
Toward NJTP North: New York
15
Merge onto NJTP
5.1 mi·5 min·New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi·56 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.6 mi·2 min
Exit 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
19
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi·37 sec·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
149 ft·3 sec
Exit 4Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf AvenueUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
22
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi·18 sec·Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
25
Merge onto NY 440
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
26
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi·5 min·Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft·11 sec·Avenue E
29
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·East 29th Street
30
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft·1 sec·Broadway
31
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip, departing on a weekday morning outside of peak rush hour will likely offer the smoothest experience. Since the drive is under two hours and has no designated stops, you have great flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $12, and plan for one quick stop if needed, perhaps near the longest stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your E-ZPass or toll payment method is readily accessible, as you'll encounter tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Bayonne Bridge.
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 37.5 miles from Moorestown, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.9 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 46m 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 17m
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 Moorestown, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moorestown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Moorestown, 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 53.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 68.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Plum Street
At end of road, turn left onto Plum Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
9.2 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47A
Toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
8
65.1 mi into trip|~1h 18m 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
68.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
68.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.45 one way
$24.90 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.64
$27.27
premium
$4.93
$14.56
$29.13
diesel
$5.61
$16.58
$33.16
Estimated Tolls: $39.55
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(53.9 mi)$7.55
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
$12
Tolls
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.5
0
$7.89
$3.60
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.57
$3.00
EV Truck/SUV
30
0
$10.51
$4.81
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Moorestown, NJ
Afternoon
in Moorestown on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bayonne, NJ
Afternoon
in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
38 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
1 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
1h 37m 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 76.1
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 76.1
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 76.1
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 55.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents as a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 53.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely dictated by these main arteries, suggesting a streamlined travel experience rather than one filled with winding backroads or frequent changes in scenery. Prepare for a straightforward, efficient trip where the focus is on covering distance.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Plum Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.1 miles you will encounter 26 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 0.1 miles (Plum Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 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.
Between Moorestown, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 541 South: Mount Holly, Njtp Toll, Njtp North: New York and Staten Island.
Cr 541 South: Mount Holly
9.2 mi in|~12m
Njtp Toll
10.7 mi in|~14m
Njtp North: New York
10.9 mi in|~15m
Staten Island
65.1 mi in|~1h 18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $39.55 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.
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 0.1 miles (Plum Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 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.
