Origin
Old Bridge, NJ
Morning in Old Bridge on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Bridge, NJ to Sewaren, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Bridge, NJ
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Sewaren, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Old Bridge, NJ to Sewaren, NJ covers 13.5 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 9, Bordentown Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on US 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Old Bridge, NJ to Sewaren, NJ covers 13.5 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Tur...
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 514 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m 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.
Between Old Bridge, NJ and Sewaren, NJ, road signs point toward Woodbridge and All Turns.
Woodbridge
11.5 mi in
|
~20m
All Turns
11.5 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9 | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Bordentown Avenue | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 9 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Berry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 9
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Bridge, NJ and Sewaren, NJ.
1
Start on CR 615
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 615
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Bordentown Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
399 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 9
5
Take the exit onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 9
Toward US 9 North, NJ 35 North: New York
6
Continue on US 9; NJ 35
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 9; NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
8
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto CR 652
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
Berry Street
10
Turn left onto CR 652
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Woodbridge Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Saturday
Local time
7:16 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Old Bridge, NJ to Sewaren, NJ covers 13.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 9, Bordentown Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Old Bridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Old Bridge, NJ and Sewaren, NJ, road signs point toward Woodbridge and All Turns.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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