Origin
Ridgefield, NJ
Night in Ridgefield on Monday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgefield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgefield, NJ
Thomas Parker
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
Ridgefield, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is 13.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Tonnelle Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, this is a straightforward trip for local travel or a quick connector between areas. You'll find it's a practical way to get from point A to point B without venturing onto major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Avenue C | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Broad Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Bergen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 30th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hillside Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merritt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tonnelle Avenue
— 6.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on this road
47 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
164 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto Hillside Street
311 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hillside Street
4
Turn right onto CR 50
296 ft
·
10 sec
·
Edgewater Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Avenue
6
Continue on US 1; US 9
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 501
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
9
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
McAdoo Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bergen Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto Merritt Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Merritt Street
12
Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue C
13
Turn left onto West 30th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 30th Street
14
Turn right onto Broadway
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
15
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hillside Street
Turn right onto Hillside Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 50 / Edgewater Avenue
Turn right onto CR 50 / Edgewater Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
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
Use the straight lane.
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| premium | $5.01 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Bayonne on Monday
Local time
9:46 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
19 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
25m 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 drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.6 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. Expect urban merging and stop-and-go traffic as you navigate through densely populated areas. The route primarily follows major avenues, suggesting a consistent pace dictated by traffic signals rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Tonnelle Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Hillside Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 50 / Edgewater Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 Ridgefield, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Jersey City
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 1; US 9
About the Cities
Starting in Ridgefield, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1892
Top landmarks
- • Dutch Reformed Church in the English Neighborhood — church in Ridgefield, New Jersey
Arriving in Bayonne, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1861
Bayonne is a city of 72,000 people (2020) in New Jersey. It is home to Cape Liberty Cruise Port. The city is not a usual tourist destination for daytrippers from New York City, but it does have the authenticity of a suburban town with a relatively low-density, often tree-lined urban feel that harkens back to the times before gentrification. And like some of the lower-density neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Bayonne has many churches.
Top landmarks
- • Robbins Reef Light — lighthouse in New Jersey, United States
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 25m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Hillside Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 50 / Edgewater Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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