Origin
Sewaren, NJ
Morning in Sewaren on Friday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sewaren, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sewaren, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
This short 16.4-mile drive from Sewaren to Newark, New Jersey, is easily manageable in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via US 1, Carlton Street, and NJ 21, with a significant portion on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, reflecting the short distance. This route offers a straightforward connection within the Northeast region, ideal for a quick hop between nearby locations. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for a flexible schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 58% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on US 1. This suggests a journey that balances faster-paced highway travel with potentially more local road sections as you transition between main arteries. The character of the drive will likely shift, offering a blend of efficiency and local navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Sewaren, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
13.7 mi in
|
~23m
|
via NJ 21
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| Carlton Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| NJ 21 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Edgar Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 7.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sewaren, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on Woodbridge Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbridge Avenue
2
Continue on CR 652
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Berry Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saint Georges Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 1; US 9
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carlton Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
14
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Friday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
9 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
29m 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 Sewaren, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 16.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Carlton Street, NJ 21. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Sewaren, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (US 1; US 9 / East Edgar Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sewaren, NJ to Newark, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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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