Origin
Byram, NJ
Morning in Byram on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byram, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byram, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 60.3-mile drive from Byram, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-287 and US-202, with a significant portion on the New Jersey Turnpike, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.1 miles from Byram, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| US 202 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Sergeantsville Road | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| Daniel Bray Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| US 22 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 29
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Drive
2
Continue on NJ 29
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Bray Highway
3
Turn left onto CR 523
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stockton-Flemington Road
4
Continue on CR 523
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Sergeantsville Road
5
Continue on CR 523
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sergeantsville-Flemington Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
7
Continue on NJ 12
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
8
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Parker Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
Packer Avenue
10
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Packer Avenue
11
Enter roundabout
384 ft
·
7 sec
12
Continue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
13
Merge onto US 202
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 202
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
460 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 22
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Merge onto I 287
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
263 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
22
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
23
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
26
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
27
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
28
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
29
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
31
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
32
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
33
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
34
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 1 hour and 30-minute duration for this 60.3-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best suits your schedule. Plan to fuel up before you leave Byram, as the estimated $10 fuel cost is based on the entire journey. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 14.3-mile stretch on I-287. The New Jersey Turnpike often has service areas if you need a break, but for this short drive, you might not need to stop at all.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.1 miles from Byram, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethport, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Byram, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Byram, NJ
This is one driving day of about 60.3 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Byram, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 287 for about 14.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Byram, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 28.6 and 56.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
28.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
8
28.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 22 East: New York
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
8
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York
8
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.00 one way
$19.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.38
New Jersey Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$1.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$10
near mile 60.3
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 31.2
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 60.3
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 60.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 66% of this 60.3-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.3 miles on I-287, offering a consistent pace. While the primary roads are major arteries, the overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways designed for steady progress between New Jersey destinations.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Byram, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York and Staten Island.
Somerville
28.6 mi in
|
~45m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
45.8 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Njtp North: New York
46.2 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Staten Island
56.4 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.38 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Elizabethport, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethport, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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