Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oradell, NJ
Garrison Gao
Bayonne, NJ
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Oradell to Bayonne is 25.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via NJ 17 and NJ 3, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface streets, making it a straightforward option for a quick commute or a brief scenic detour. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day excursion with minimal planning required.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Forest Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Maywood Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Avenue C | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old Bergen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oradell, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
Start on Lotus Avenue
Turn right onto Seminole Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
Turn left onto CR 59
Continue on CR 59
Turn right onto CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Turn right onto CR 501
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
At end of road, turn right onto Merritt Street
Turn left onto Avenue C
Turn left onto West 30th Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Seminole Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 59 / Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NJ 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NJ 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Oradell on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Bayonne on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This 25.8-mile drive features 41% highway travel. You'll encounter a 6.3-mile stretch on NJ 17 before transitioning to surface roads like Forest Avenue. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway segments and more controlled surface street driving, characterized by frequent intersections as you navigate through developed areas.
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 early in the drive near Seminole Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Seminole Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 59 / Forest Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (NJ 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oradell, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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