Origin
Newark, NJ
Afternoon in Newark on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, 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
16m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Newark to Bayonne is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 8.4 miles. You can expect to spend about 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel cost of approximately $1, this route is highly efficient for commuters or those needing to traverse the Northeast region quickly. You will navigate a mix of local streets and major thoroughfares, including Broadway and Van Buren Street. Because of the short duration, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it best suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Van Buren Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Ferry Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Street | 0.3 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 Newark, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn slight right onto Ferry Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto Van Buren Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Buren Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 78
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78; NJTP
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
247 ft
·
8 sec
Toward East 53rd Street
12
Continue on East 53rd Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 53rd Street
13
Turn left onto Broadway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP...
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1; US 9
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
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 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpi...
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
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
13 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
16m 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 8.4-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between urban streets and higher-speed infrastructure. You will spend roughly 45% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being 3.3 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. The transition from the local grid of Van Buren Street to the controlled-access environment of the Turnpike creates a varied pace. Expect a functional drive that balances the stop-and-go nature of city roads with a brief, efficient highway sprint. It is a practical route designed for utility rather than leisure, moving you steadily through the local landscape.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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?
9/10
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 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 8.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (US 1; US 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 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 Newark, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark Airport and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll.
Njtp: Newark Airport
2 mi in
|
~4m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
About the Cities
Starting in Newark, NJ
Full guide →Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
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 16m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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.
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 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (US 1; US 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 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, Paterson Great Falls 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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