Spanning 88.3 miles through the Northeast, this trip from Westville to Bayonne typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this journey as a simple one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You should plan for a fuel budget of approximately $15 to cover the trip. Navigating through local corridors like Gateway Boulevard, Station Avenue, and Crescent Boulevard forms the core of your travel experience. Since this route avoids major highways entirely, it offers a distinct alternative to the typical interstate commute. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two New Jersey points that keeps you off the turnpikes.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from Westville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
71.9 mi
1h 23m
Bayonne Bridge
3.5 mi
5m
Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Kings Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi
2m
Black Horse Pike
1.3 mi
2m
Gateway Boulevard
0.5 mi
<1m
Crescent Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 71.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westville, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on Park Avenue
47 ft·7 sec·Park Avenue
2
Turn left onto NJ 45
0.3 mi·25 sec·Gateway Boulevard
3
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi·15 sec·Station Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi·17 sec·Gateway Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551
42 ft·0 sec·Crescent Boulevard
6
Continue on US 130; CR 551
100 ft·1 sec·Crescent Boulevard
7
Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 551; Route 47
241 ft·10 sec·Brooklawn Circle
8
Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 551
118 ft·2 sec·Crescent Boulevard
9
Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551 Spur
317 ft·4 sec·Crescent Boulevard
10
Continue on US 130; CR 551 Spur
0.3 mi·18 sec·Crescent Boulevard
11
Turn slight right onto CR 551 Spur
1.7 mi·2 min·Kings Highway
12
Turn right onto NJ 168
1.3 mi·2 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward NJTP Toll
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJTP
23 mi·26 min·New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
49 mi·56 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.6 mi·2 min
Exit 13Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten IslandUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
19
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi·37 sec·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
149 ft·3 sec
Exit 4Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf AvenueUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
22
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi·18 sec·Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
25
Merge onto NY 440
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
26
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi·5 min·Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft·11 sec·Avenue E
29
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·East 29th Street
30
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft·1 sec·Broadway
31
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this 1 hour and 34-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are no scheduled stops in the itinerary, you should account for potential traffic delays common on local boulevards like Crescent Boulevard. It is wise to check your fuel levels before heading out, as the $15 cost estimate assumes a direct, efficient run without significant idling. Because you are navigating through multiple local avenues, keep a reliable GPS handy to manage the frequent turns. Tackling this route during off-peak hours will likely make for a much smoother experience behind the wheel.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.5 miles from Westville, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayonne, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Westville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Westville, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 71.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 80.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
4.6 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
77.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.42 one way
$28.85 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.80
$31.59
premium
$4.93
$16.87
$33.75
diesel
$5.61
$19.21
$38.42
Estimated Tolls: $42.07
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(71.9 mi)$10.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.1
0
$9.13
$4.18
Efficient EV
21.8
0
$7.61
$3.48
EV Truck/SUV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Westville, NJ
Late night
in Westville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bayonne, NJ
Late night
in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
44 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
44 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
1h 50m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition from Westville toward Bayonne. With 0% of the route utilizing high-speed highway stretches, you will spend your entire time navigating surface streets and local arteries. This setup requires you to stay alert, as the constant navigation through turns and intersections defines the character of the trip. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this journey demands more active focus from the driver. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, making it a trip defined by frequent adjustments rather than cruise control.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Bayonne Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.8 miles (US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.1 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.
Between Westville, NJ and Bayonne, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp North: New York and Staten Island.
Njtp North: New York
4.6 mi in|~7m
Staten Island
77.1 mi in|~1h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 87 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $42.07 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 0.8 miles (US 130; CR 551 Spur / Crescent Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.1 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.
