How far is East Brunswick, NJ from Sewaren, NJ?

The driving distance from East Brunswick, NJ to Sewaren, NJ is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.5 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.91 mi
19.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.91 mi
Kilometers
19.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.5 mi
Kilometers
24.94 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in East Brunswick
Fri, Apr 17, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Brunswick
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Brunswick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From East Brunswick
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Sewaren
7.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Brunswick and Sewaren.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Brunswick and Sewaren.

  1. 1

    Start on Dexter Road

    97 m · 20 sec · Dexter Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jensen Street

    739 ft · 38 sec · Jensen Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunhams Corner Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Dunhams Corner Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Cranbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cranbury Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cranbury Road

    1454 ft · 29 sec · Cranbury Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    111 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    149 m · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1102 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    679 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto CR 514 East: Woodbridge

    990 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    2988 ft · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Berry Street

    140 m · 13 sec · Berry Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodbridge Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Brunswick and Sewaren.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
4.32 mi · 28%
Main Street
2.78 mi · 18%
State Route 18
2.6 mi · 17%
Woodbridge Avenue
1.44 mi · 9%
Cranbury Road
1.14 mi · 7%
Dunhams Corner Road
0.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

4.32 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 13m from East Brunswick
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Sewaren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Brunswick to Sewaren?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from East Brunswick and 7.8 miles from Sewaren.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Sewaren.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Brunswick and Sewaren. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.17 km).

East Brunswick

#1 East Brunswick

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population48,309
Coordinates40.4278800, -74.4159800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Sewaren

#2 Sewaren

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,756
Coordinates40.5520500, -74.2587600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brunswick (-74.41598, 40.42788)
End: Sewaren (-74.25876, 40.55205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Brunswick and Sewaren. The current time is 10:00:15.

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.