Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Late night in Woodbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, 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
29m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, NJ
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Bayonne, NJ
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Trip Overview
Woodbridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is 16.3 miles and takes about 29m via US 1 and I 278, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway speeds with some urban navigation. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its directness and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| I 278 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Saint Georges Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and Bayonne, NJ.
1
Start on CR 604
61 ft
·
10 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saint Georges Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 1; US 9
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278
Toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 278
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 278
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
149 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 4
Toward Forest Avenue, Gulf Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn straight onto Forest Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto Trantor Place
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Trantor Place
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
13
Merge onto NY 440
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
14
Continue on NY 440
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Avenue E
268 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue E
17
Turn right onto East 29th Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 29th Street
18
Turn right onto Broadway
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
19
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$16
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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
Late night in Bayonne on Sunday
Local time
12:26 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
2 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
29m 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 presents a mixed profile, with 55% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 1 before transitioning to the I 278 corridor, including the Bayonne Bridge. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is about 5.5 miles on US 1, offering a taste of continuous travel before other road types take over. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts from potentially busier local roads to faster-paced highway conditions as you progress toward Bayonne. This blend means you'll need to be adaptable to changing speed limits and traffic patterns.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (I 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Bayonne, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
6.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 278
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 5.5 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Bayonne 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: near the start (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (I 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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