Origin
Spotswood, NJ
Afternoon in Spotswood on Sunday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spotswood, 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
49m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spotswood, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
Spotswood, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is 32.9 miles and takes about 49m via New Jersey Turnpike, State Route 18, and Bayonne Bridge, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect consistent traffic patterns typical of this busy corridor. Given its short duration, it's an ideal route for a quick commute or a brief transit between these two locations, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| State Route 18 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Summerhill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rues Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spotswood, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Willard Clark Circle
236 ft
·
15 sec
·
Willard Clark Circle
2
Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
332 ft
·
16 sec
·
Eaton Avenue
3
Turn right onto Snowhill Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Snowhill Street
4
Continue on CR 615
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto CR 613
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Summerhill Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 617
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rues Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto NJ 18
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 18
8
Take the exit
487 ft
·
20 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
15
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
149 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 4
Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
18
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
21
Merge onto NY 440
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
22
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
25
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 29th Street
26
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
27
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Spotswood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 617 / Rues Lane
Turn right onto CR 617 / Rues Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
22.9 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.45 one way
$10.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $34.04
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(14.6 mi)
$2.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$34
Total
$39
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
E 5 to 10 mph
31% chance
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of what's described as a "mixed drive," meaning you'll transition between different types of roads. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 14.6 miles, primarily on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. As you approach Bayonne, the road character will likely shift, incorporating more local or arterial roads as you navigate toward your final destination.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.6 miles in near CR 617 / Rues Lane.
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 21 decision points packed into just 32.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (CR 617 / Rues Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 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 Spotswood, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City and Staten Island.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Njtp North: New York City
7.7 mi in
|
~12m
Staten Island
22.9 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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 14.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $34.04 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 2.6 miles (CR 617 / Rues Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 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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