How far is Sewaren, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Sewaren, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
17.06 mi
00h 25m
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
17.06 mi
Kilometers
27.45 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 Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sewaren
2026-04-17T06:52
Arrive Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 7:17 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
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sewaren
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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Sewaren
5.7 mi
00h 12m
To Elizabethport
11.3 mi
00h 12m

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 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodbridge Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Berry Street

    140 m · 18 sec · Berry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Amboy Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Saint Georges Avenue

    1602 ft · 37 sec · Saint Georges Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark

    1530 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Goethals Bridge, Staten Island

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    573 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Brunswick Avenue, Elizabeth, Linden

    931 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
5.78 mi · 34%
Amboy Avenue
0.92 mi · 5%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.88 mi · 5%
Goethals Bridge
0.87 mi · 5%
South 1st Street
0.6 mi · 4%
3rd Avenue
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Merge slight left

5.49 mi · 00h 09m

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 12m from Sewaren
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sewaren and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sewaren to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Sewaren and 11.3 miles from Elizabethport.

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 9.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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 Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

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

Sewaren

#1 Sewaren

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,756
Coordinates40.5520500, -74.2587600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Avenue (-74.258779, 40.552049)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

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 Sewaren and Elizabethport. The current time is 06:52:03.

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.