How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Sewaren, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Sewaren, NJ is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
11.34 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.75 mi
12.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.75 mi
Kilometers
12.47 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.34 mi
Kilometers
18.25 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-04-17T06:45
Arrive Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Elizabethport
5.7 mi
00h 11m
To Sewaren
5.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
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 Elizabethport and Sewaren.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Sewaren.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    113 m · 22 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1815 ft · 57 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 44 sec · Atlantic Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 43 sec · Cole Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    1662 ft · 43 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike

    1506 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    750 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1999 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Carteret, Rahway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Industrial Highway

    1043 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Industrial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Industrial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Industrial Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Industrial Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Middlesex Avenue

    1888 ft · 38 sec · Middlesex Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Prologis Way

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Prologis Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Port Reading Avenue

    2051 ft · 46 sec · Port Reading Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodbridge Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
177 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
2.61 mi · 23%
Prologis Way
1.45 mi · 13%
West Avenue
1.06 mi · 9%
Industrial Highway
1.04 mi · 9%
Industrial Road
1.01 mi · 9%
Carteret
0.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

2.61 mi · 00h 03m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 11m from Elizabethport
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethport 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 Elizabethport to Sewaren?

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Elizabethport and 5.7 miles from Sewaren.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Sewaren. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.47 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Sewaren

#2 Sewaren

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,756
Coordinates40.5520500, -74.2587600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Sewaren (-74.25876, 40.55205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.84 $3.68
Premium $4.95 $1.98 $3.96
Diesel $5.98 $2.39 $4.78

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 Elizabethport and Sewaren. The current time is 06:45:07.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.