Origin
Sayreville, NJ
Morning in Sayreville on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sayreville, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sayreville, NJ
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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
Sayreville to Elizabeth is 18.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes via US 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive that offers a practical way to connect two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within this part of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 9 | 11.1 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Carlton Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Edgar Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Jersey Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverton Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Buchanan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 9
— 11.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sayreville, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on Buchanan Street
61 ft
·
7 sec
·
Buchanan Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Riverton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Riverton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 9
11 mi
·
17 min
·
US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Street
8
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
10
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
11
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
12
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Riverton Boulevard
Turn right onto Riverton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 9 North: Woodbridge
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 9
Merge onto US 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~28m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Morning in Elizabeth on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 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
15 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter about 11.1 miles on US 9 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a taste of highway travel. The route transitions between US 9 and local roads like Main Street and Carlton Street, meaning you'll experience varying speeds and traffic conditions. Expect a drive that's not entirely monotonous, but rather a blend of faster-paced segments and more local, potentially slower, driving.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on US 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 18.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (Riverton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1665
Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Newark Liberty International Airport — international airport in Newark, New Jersey
- • Elizabeth station — historic former railroad station in Elizabeth, New Jersey
- • Belcher–Ogden Mansion; Benjamin Price House; and Price–Brittan House Historic District — historic district in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Elizabeth, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (Riverton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabeth, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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