How far is Perth Amboy, NJ from Sewaren, NJ?

The driving distance from Perth Amboy, NJ to Sewaren, NJ is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.39 mi
00h 08m
Flight
3.15 mi
5.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.15 mi
Kilometers
5.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.39 mi
Kilometers
5.45 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Perth Amboy
Fri, Apr 17, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perth Amboy
2026-04-17T08:19
Arrive Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Perth Amboy
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
Woodbridge
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Perth Amboy
1.7 mi
00h 04m
To Sewaren
1.7 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Perth Amboy and Sewaren.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perth Amboy and Sewaren.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    110 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    747 ft · 25 sec · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Avenue

    1680 ft · 50 sec · West Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perth Amboy 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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
205.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
2.84 mi · 84%
West Avenue
0.32 mi · 9%
Smith Street
0.14 mi · 4%
High Street
0.07 mi · 2%
Woodbridge Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

State Street

Turn right onto State Street

2.84 mi · 00h 07m

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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 04m from Perth Amboy
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy to Sewaren?

The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Perth Amboy and 1.7 miles from Sewaren.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perth Amboy and Sewaren. Straight-line distance: 3.15 mi (5.07 km).

Perth Amboy

#1 Perth Amboy

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population51,309
Coordinates40.5067700, -74.2654200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Sewaren

#2 Sewaren

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,756
Coordinates40.5520500, -74.2587600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Perth Amboy (-74.26542, 40.50677)
End: Sewaren (-74.25876, 40.55205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.45 L · about $0.49
Round trip
$0.98
0.24 gal · 0.9 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.49 $0.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.55 $1.10
Premium $4.95 $0.59 $1.19
Diesel $5.98 $0.72 $1.44

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 Perth Amboy 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.