How far is Sewaren, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Sewaren, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
16.71 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.47 mi
21.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.47 mi
Kilometers
21.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.71 mi
Kilometers
26.9 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sewaren
2026-04-17T05:18
Arrive Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Linden
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Sewaren
8.2 mi
00h 16m
To Newark
8.5 mi
00h 16m

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 Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Carlton Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Carlton Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    3217 ft · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    905 ft · 30 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
5.78 mi · 35%
Carlton Street
4.69 mi · 28%
NJ 21
1.9 mi · 11%
Amboy Avenue
0.92 mi · 5%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.88 mi · 5%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 4%
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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
00h 16m from Sewaren
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sewaren and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Sewaren and 8.5 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sewaren and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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 Linden and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.4 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 12.9 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 12.6 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 13.3 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 Linden.

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sewaren and Newark. Straight-line distance: 13.47 mi (21.68 km).

Sewaren

#1 Sewaren

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,756
Coordinates40.5520500, -74.2587600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge Avenue (-74.258779, 40.552049)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
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
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 Newark. The current time is 05:18:02.

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.