How far is Old Bridge, NJ from Sewaren, NJ?

The driving distance from Old Bridge, NJ to Sewaren, NJ is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
13.45 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.02 mi
17.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.02 mi
Kilometers
17.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.45 mi
Kilometers
21.65 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Old Bridge
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Bridge
2026-04-17T08:19
Arrive Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Old Bridge
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Old Bridge
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To Sewaren
6.7 mi
00h 12m

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 Old Bridge and Sewaren.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Bridge and Sewaren.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1204 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bordentown Avenue

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Bordentown Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    122 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 9

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York

    681 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns

    856 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

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

    140 m · 13 sec · Berry Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodbridge Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Bridge 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 9 North
5.27 mi · 39%
Bordentown Avenue
5.13 mi · 38%
Main Street
1.1 mi · 8%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.88 mi · 7%
US Highway 9
0.83 mi · 6%
CR 514
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 9 North

Continue straight

5.14 mi · 00h 08m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 12m from Old Bridge
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge to Sewaren?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Old Bridge and 6.7 miles from Sewaren.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Bridge and Sewaren. Straight-line distance: 11.02 mi (17.73 km).

Old Bridge

#1 Old Bridge

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population65,414
Coordinates40.4148300, -74.3654300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Sewaren

#2 Sewaren

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,756
Coordinates40.5520500, -74.2587600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Bridge (-74.36543, 40.41483)
End: Sewaren (-74.25876, 40.55205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.95 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $5.98 $2.87 $5.74

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 Old Bridge and Sewaren. The current time is 08:19:56.

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.