How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Byram, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Byram, NJ is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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.
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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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Byram.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Byram.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 38 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Carlton Street
1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
2003 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton
3161 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
1309 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Packer Avenue
146 m · 8 sec · Packer Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Packer Avenue
1154 ft · 24 sec · Packer Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Parker Avenue
110 m · 7 sec · Parker Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Parker Avenue
1145 ft · 23 sec · Parker Avenue
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Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road
2293 ft · 46 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sergeantsville-Flemington Road
684 ft · 15 sec · Sergeantsville-Flemington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sergeantsville-Flemington Road
1200 ft · 24 sec · Sergeantsville-Flemington Road
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Continue on Sergeantsville Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · Sergeantsville Road
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Continue on Stockton-Flemington Road
1438 ft · 36 sec · Stockton-Flemington Road
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Turn right onto Risler Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · Risler Street
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Continue on River Drive
2123 ft · 43 sec · River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Byram.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 202 South
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Light Rain leaving Elizabeth and Rain near Byram.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Byram?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Elizabeth and 29 miles from Byram.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Elizabeth and Rain near Byram.
Stop Ideas Near Somerville
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 Somerville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Byram. Straight-line distance: 47.56 mi (76.54 km).
#1 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Byram
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey
| Population | 7,890 |
| Coordinates | 40.4237200, -75.0596100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Byram (-75.05961, 40.42372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
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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