Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Morning in Elizabeth on Friday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Sewaren, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Sewaren, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Sewaren, NJ covers 10.8 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 10.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and Amboy Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.4 miles on US 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Amboy Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Jersey Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 9): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Jersey Street
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1; US 9
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Navigation decision point
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 514 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 514 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 652 / Berry Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 652 / Berry Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Sewaren, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward The Amboys along the way.
The Amboys
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Saint Georges Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Carlton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Berry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 7.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Sewaren, NJ.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Jersey Street
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
4
Continue on US Route 1/9 Southbound
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Carlton Street
5
Continue on US 1; US 9
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on US 1; US 9
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 1; US 9
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Georges Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NJ 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Amboy Avenue
11
Turn left onto CR 514
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto CR 652
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
Berry Street
13
Turn left onto CR 652
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Woodbridge Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sewaren, NJ
Morning in Sewaren on Friday
Local time
9:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Sewaren, NJ covers 10.8 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Elizabeth, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Jersey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 9): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Sewaren, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward The Amboys along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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