How far is Byram, NJ from Edison, NJ?
The driving distance from Byram, NJ to Edison, NJ is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Byram and Edison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram and Edison.
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Start on River Drive
2123 ft · 43 sec · River Drive
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Continue on Daniel Bray Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Daniel Bray Highway
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Turn left onto Stockton-Flemington Road
1438 ft · 29 sec · Stockton-Flemington Road
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Continue on Sergeantsville Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · Sergeantsville Road
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Continue on Sergeantsville-Flemington Road
1193 ft · 25 sec · Sergeantsville-Flemington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road
16 m · 1 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
2347 ft · 47 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Continue on Parker Avenue
1135 ft · 24 sec · Parker Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Packer Avenue
93 m · 6 sec · Packer Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Packer Avenue
1105 ft · 23 sec · Packer Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
117 m · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
851 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto US 202
13.3 mi · 19 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
140 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York
945 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
2180 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Edison, MVC Agency
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MVC Agency
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Continue on Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Reed Street
159 m · 28 sec · Reed Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Byram and Edison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202
Merge slight right onto US 202
13.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Byram and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Byram to Edison?
The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Readington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Byram and 25.2 miles from Edison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Byram and Chance Rain Showers near Edison.
Stop Ideas Near Readington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Readington.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Byram and Edison. Straight-line distance: 34.66 mi (55.78 km).
#1 Byram
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 40.4237200, -75.0596100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.411858, 40.518472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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