How far is Union City, NJ from Byram, NJ?

The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Byram, NJ is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.27 mi
01h 38m
Flight
59.65 mi
95.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.27 mi
Kilometers
114.7 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byram
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Byram
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
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
Far Hills
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Union City
35.6 mi
00h 49m
To Byram
35.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
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 Union City and Byram.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Byram.

  1. 1

    Start on 45th Street

    606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    776 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

    876 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on NJ 495 West

    114 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    2750 ft · 43 sec · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown

    665 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Pittstown

    46 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pittstown Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Pittstown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Everittstown Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Everittstown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Everittstown Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Everittstown Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Race Street

    627 ft · 21 sec · Race Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Trenton Avenue

    3145 ft · 1 min · Trenton Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on River Drive

    6.6 mi · 12 min · River Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
42.1 mi · 59%
River Drive
6.64 mi · 9%
Everittstown Road
6.54 mi · 9%
New Jersey Turnpike
6.17 mi · 9%
Pittstown Road
4.17 mi · 6%
I 78
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Far Hills
00h 49m from Union City
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union City and Sunny near Byram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Byram?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Union City and 35.7 miles from Byram.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union City and Sunny near Byram.

Stop Ideas Near Far Hills

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Byram. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (95.99 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population67,982
Coordinates40.7795500, -74.0237500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Byram

#2 Byram

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey

Population7,890
Coordinates40.4237200, -75.0596100
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Union City (-74.02375, 40.77955)
End: Byram (-75.05961, 40.42372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.95 $12.43 $24.87
Diesel $5.98 $15.01 $30.02

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 Union City and Byram. The current time is 18:41:32.

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.