How far is Byram, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Byram, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Byram and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram and Somerset.
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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
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Easton Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn straight
83 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive
1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Byram and Somerset.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Byram and Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Byram to Somerset?
The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 19.6 miles from Byram and 17.5 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Byram and Partly Sunny near Somerset.
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 Somerset. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49.01 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 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.42 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
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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