How far is Readington, NJ from Byram, NJ?
The driving distance from Readington, NJ to Byram, NJ is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Readington and Byram.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Readington Road
26 m · 7 sec · Readington Road
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
60 m · 9 sec · Hillcrest Road
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Turn left onto Brookview Road
3197 ft · 2 min · Brookview Road
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Continue on Holland Brook Road West
1.2 km · 3 min · Holland Brook Road West
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 11 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 Readington 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.
Sergeantsville Road
Continue on Sergeantsville Road
8.61 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Readington and Rain near Byram.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Readington to Byram?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flemington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Readington and 12 miles from Byram.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Readington and Rain near Byram.
Stop Ideas Near Flemington
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 Flemington.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Readington and Byram. Straight-line distance: 19.66 mi (31.64 km).
#1 Readington
Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.5687100, -74.7376600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: River Drive (-75.059846, 40.423679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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