Origin
Byram, NJ
Morning in Byram on Sunday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Byram, NJ to Lakewood, 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 24m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 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 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Byram, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Lakewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 59.2-mile journey from Byram, NJ to Lakewood, NJ takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Central Jersey Expressway, River Road, and Daniel Bray Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this drive through the Northeast region of New Jersey is a straightforward and manageable excursion. There are no designated stops, allowing you to tailor the pace to your liking. This route is best suited for a single day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 27 mi | 31m |
| River Road | 18 mi | 28m |
| Daniel Bray Highway | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| US Highway 9 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byram, NJ and Lakewood, 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
Continue on NJ 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Bray Highway
5
Continue on NJ 29
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on NJ 29
18 mi
·
28 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
7
Continue on I 195
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 9
10
Continue on US 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Avenue
11
Turn left onto 8th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
8th Street
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 29.6 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 54.4 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 9 South: Lakewood
3
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge onto US 9 / US Highway 9
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.81 one way
$19.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 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 | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
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
Lakewood, NJ
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a mixed drive, with 52% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a 27-mile stretch on the Central Jersey Expressway, offering a good portion of uninterrupted highway driving. The remainder of the route transitions to River Road and Daniel Bray Highway, providing a change of pace from the faster highway sections. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more local road driving as you progress towards Lakewood.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 54.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Byram, NJ to Lakewood, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m with 52% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 59.2 miles (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lakewood, NJ
Full guide →Lakewood is a town in Ocean County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 59.2 miles (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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