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

The driving distance from Sewaren, NJ to Old Bridge, NJ is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
14.16 mi
00h 21m
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
14.16 mi
Kilometers
22.79 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Bridge
Fri, Apr 17, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Sewaren
Fri, Apr 17, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sewaren
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Old Bridge
Fri, Apr 17, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Sewaren
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Old Bridge
7.6 mi
00h 10m

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
82°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 Sewaren and Old Bridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    999 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    1158 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 9

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kenneth Avenue

    10 m · 6 sec · Kenneth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bordentown Avenue

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Bordentown Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1204 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bordentown Avenue
4.92 mi · 35%
Garden State Parkway
3.49 mi · 25%
Main Street
2.73 mi · 19%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.88 mi · 6%
US 9 South
0.36 mi · 3%
US Highway 9
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bordentown Avenue

Turn left onto Bordentown Avenue

4.92 mi · 00h 10m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 10m from Sewaren
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sewaren and Chance Rain Showers near Old Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sewaren to Old Bridge?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 6.5 miles from Sewaren and 7.6 miles from Old Bridge.

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 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sewaren and Old Bridge. Straight-line distance: 11.02 mi (17.73 km).

Sewaren

#1 Sewaren

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population2,756
Coordinates40.5520500, -74.2587600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Old Bridge

#2 Old Bridge

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

Population65,414
Coordinates40.4148300, -74.3654300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: West Avenue (-74.258779, 40.552049)
End: Main Street (-74.365326, 40.414703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $5.98 $2.99 $5.98

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 Old Bridge. The current time is 06:51:09.

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.