How far is Lakewood, NJ from Byram, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Byram, NJ is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
57.27 mi
01h 25m
Flight
49.78 mi
80.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.78 mi
Kilometers
80.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.27 mi
Kilometers
92.17 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byram
Sat, Apr 25, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 25, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-25T10:08
Arrive Byram
Sat, Apr 25, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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
White Horse
NJ

Census designated place in New Jersey

From Lakewood
28.6 mi
00h 42m
To Byram
28.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Byram.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    3103 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Mills Road

    756 ft · 24 sec · Jackson Mills Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Commodore Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Commodore Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cedar Swamp Road

    2331 ft · 40 sec · Cedar Swamp Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Trenton

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Daniel Bray Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Risler Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Risler Street

  15. 15

    Continue on River Drive

    2123 ft · 43 sec · River Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
39.9 mi · 70%
County Line Road
6.33 mi · 11%
Risler Street
4.61 mi · 8%
Daniel Bray Highway
1.71 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.08 mi · 2%
East Commodore Boulevard
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Horse
00h 42m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Rain near Byram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Byram?

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Lakewood and 28.6 miles from Byram.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lakewood and Rain near Byram.

Stop Ideas Near White Horse

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Horse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

5 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

25 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

39 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Byram. Straight-line distance: 49.78 mi (80.11 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Byram

#2 Byram

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey

Population7,890
Coordinates40.4237200, -75.0596100
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Byram (-75.05961, 40.42372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Byram. The current time is 10:08:39.

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.