How far is Byram, NJ from Union City, NJ?

The driving distance from Byram, NJ to Union City, NJ is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.69 mi
01h 28m
Flight
59.65 mi
95.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.69 mi
Kilometers
115.37 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in Byram
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byram
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Union City
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byram
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Far Hills
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Byram
35.8 mi
00h 44m
To Union City
35.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Byram and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byram and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on River Drive

    6.6 mi · 12 min · River Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Trenton Avenue

    3145 ft · 1 min · Trenton Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Race Street

    627 ft · 16 sec · Race Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Everittstown Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Everittstown Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Everittstown Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Everittstown Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittstown Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Pittstown Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City

    2150 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark

    1328 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls

    589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

  16. 16

    Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    821 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, I 80, NJ 3: Lincoln Tunnel

    2444 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2682 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    612 ft · 29 sec · 47th Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    625 ft · 21 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 45th Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 45th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 45th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byram and Union City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
41.5 mi · 58%
River Drive
6.64 mi · 9%
Everittstown Road
6.54 mi · 9%
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
5.64 mi · 8%
Pittstown Road
3.99 mi · 6%
NJ 495 East
1.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Far Hills
00h 44m from Byram
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Byram and Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Byram to Union City?

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Byram and 35.9 miles from Union City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Byram and Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Far Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Far Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Far Hills.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byram and Union City. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (95.99 km).

Byram

#1 Byram

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey

Population7,890
Coordinates40.4237200, -75.0596100
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: River Drive (-75.059846, 40.423679)
End: 45th Street (-74.023765, 40.779533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Byram and Union City. The current time is 18:09:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.