Origin
Port Reading, NJ
Morning in Port Reading on Sunday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Reading, 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
30m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Reading, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward local connection in the Northeast, the 17.8-mile trek from Port Reading to Bayonne is a quick way to cross New Jersey. Expect the drive to take about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $3, it is an economical choice for commuters or those running errands between these two points. Because it stays within the Northeast region, the environment remains consistent throughout your brief journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bayonne Bridge | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Blair Road | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Federal Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Minue Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bayonne Bridge
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Reading, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Langford Avenue
487 ft
·
26 sec
·
Langford Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Blair Road
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Blair Road
3
Turn right onto Federal Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Federal Boulevard
4
Continue on Minue Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Minue Street
5
Turn right onto CR 602
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
12
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
149 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 4
Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
15
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
18
Merge onto NY 440
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
19
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
22
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 29th Street
23
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
24
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 602 / Roosevelt Avenue
Turn right onto CR 602 / Roosevelt Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.35
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$32
Total
$35
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
6:09 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
22 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
30m 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?
Forget about highway cruising on this trip, as the route is comprised of 0% highway driving. Instead, you will navigate a turn-heavy, local-road experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Your path relies on navigating Blair Road, Federal Boulevard, and Minue Street, which creates a very different feel compared to a high-speed interstate commute. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should prepare for a series of turns that require your full attention. This is a classic local drive where the road conditions change frequently as you transition through the municipal streets.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Bayonne Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near CR 602 / Roosevelt Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 16.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (CR 602 / Roosevelt Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 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 Port Reading, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North and Staten Island.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
3 mi in
|
~7m
Njtp North
3.8 mi in
|
~9m
Staten Island
6.6 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Bayonne Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $32.35 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 2.8 miles (CR 602 / Roosevelt Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 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, 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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