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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 5 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broad Street
1308 ft · 26 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1596 ft · 40 sec · Market Street
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Continue straight
140 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 29 North
613 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
84 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Daniel Bray Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Daniel Bray Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 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 Trenton 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lambertville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Byram. Straight-line distance: 21.96 mi (35.34 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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