Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Evening in Woodbridge on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, NJ to Byram, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, NJ
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Byram, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Byram, NJ covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 287, US 202, Sergeantsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on I 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Byram, NJ covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 514 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 514 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 514 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 287 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 287 North
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington,...
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 202; US 206
Merge onto US 202; US 206
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Byram, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton and Raritan.
Princeton
20.9 mi in
|
~28m
Raritan
20.9 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 14 mi | 16m |
| US 202 | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Sergeantsville Road | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| Risler Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 22 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 14 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and Byram, NJ.
1
Start on CR 604
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Amboy Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 514
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 514
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 287 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto NJ 440
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
NJ 440
7
Continue on I 287
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 22
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
10
Continue on US 22
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 22
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
12
Merge onto US 202; US 206
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
479 ft
·
7 sec
·
Packer Avenue
14
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Packer Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
360 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parker Avenue
16
Continue on NJ 12
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Parker Avenue
17
Continue on NJ 12
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
18
Enter roundabout onto CR 523
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Sergeantsville-Flemington Road
19
Continue on CR 523
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Sergeantsville-Flemington Road
20
Continue on CR 523
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Sergeantsville Road
21
Continue on CR 523
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Stockton-Flemington Road
22
Turn right onto NJ 29
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Risler Street
23
Continue on NJ 29
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Drive
24
Arrive at destination
NJ 29
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Woodbridge, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Woodbridge, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Byram, NJ
The final approach into Byram, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Byram, NJ
Evening in Byram on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Byram, NJ covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 287, US 202, Sergeantsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 miles from Woodbridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Byram, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton and Raritan.
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