Origin
West New York, NJ
Morning in West New York on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, 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
21m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West New York, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 10.9-mile drive from West New York, NJ, to Bayonne, NJ, will take you about 21 minutes to complete, making it an easy half-day or even a quick morning excursion. You'll primarily be navigating local streets, with Tonnelle Avenue, John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and Avenue C serving as your main arteries. With no highway driving involved, expect a more engaged experience behind the wheel. Budget around $2 for fuel, and since there are no designated stops, you have the flexibility to create your own points of interest. This route is perfect for a spontaneous trip within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Avenue C | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Old Bergen Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 51st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bergenline Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 30th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tonnelle Avenue
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
60th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergenline Avenue
3
Turn right onto 51st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Turn right onto CR 501
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
7
Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
McAdoo Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bergen Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Merritt Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Merritt Street
10
Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue C
11
Turn left onto West 30th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 30th Street
12
Turn right onto Broadway
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
13
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bergenline Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
51st Street
Turn right onto 51st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Turn left onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
10.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
9:25 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
1 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
21m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through New Jersey's urban landscape. With a 0% highway share, you'll be constantly interacting with traffic signals and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on Tonnelle Avenue, offering a brief period of more consistent momentum before you're back to navigating city streets. This route's personality is defined by its constant engagement, requiring your full attention as you weave through local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Tonnelle Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near Bergenline Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 10.9 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: at 0.1 miles (Bergenline Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (51st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 West New York, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City and Pulaski Skyway.
Jersey City
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 1; US 9
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 4.4 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Bergenline Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (51st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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