How far is Trenton, NJ from Byram, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Byram, NJ is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.32 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.96 mi
35.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.96 mi
Kilometers
35.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.32 mi
Kilometers
40.75 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byram
Tue, May 12, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Byram
Tue, May 12, 7:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lambertville
NJ

City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

From Trenton
12.7 mi
00h 21m
To Byram
12.7 mi
00h 21m

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
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 5 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broad Street

    1308 ft · 26 sec · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1596 ft · 40 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    140 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 29 North

    613 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Daniel Bray Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Risler Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Risler Street

  13. 13

    Continue on River Drive

    2123 ft · 43 sec · River Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 29 North
15.1 mi · 60%
Risler Street
4.61 mi · 18%
Daniel Bray Highway
1.71 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.08 mi · 4%
Hamilton Avenue
0.9 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 29 North

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lambertville
00h 21m from Trenton
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trenton and Sunny near Byram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Lambertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Trenton and 12.7 miles from Byram.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Sunny near Byram.

Stop Ideas Near Lambertville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lambertville, 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 Lambertville.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

44 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Byram. Straight-line distance: 21.96 mi (35.34 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Byram

#2 Byram

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey

Population7,890
Coordinates40.4237200, -75.0596100
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Byram (-75.05961, 40.42372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
Premium $4.95 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $5.98 $5.32 $10.64

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 Trenton and Byram. The current time is 18:42:49.

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.