How far is Belmar, NJ from Holmdel, NJ?

The driving distance from Belmar, NJ to Holmdel, NJ is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
17.04 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.35 mi
23.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.35 mi
Kilometers
23.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.42 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holmdel
Tue, May 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Belmar
Tue, May 19, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmar
2026-05-19T02:48
Arrive Holmdel
Tue, May 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belmar
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
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Belmar
8.5 mi
00h 12m
To Holmdel
8.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belmar and Holmdel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belmar and Holmdel.

  1. 1

    Start on D Street

    12 m · 9 sec · D Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    2091 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Sylvania Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brighton Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Brighton Avenue

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Wayside Road North

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Wayside Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Tinton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tinton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Swimming River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    3007 ft · 52 sec · Newman Springs Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newman Springs Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Newman Springs Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Newman Springs Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newman Springs Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmar and Holmdel.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
6.15 mi · 36%
Newman Springs Road
2.54 mi · 15%
Swimming River Road
1.85 mi · 11%
West Sylvania Avenue
1.42 mi · 8%
Wayside Road
1.3 mi · 8%
River Road
1.25 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

5.89 mi · 00h 06m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
00h 12m from Belmar
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belmar and Sunny near Holmdel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belmar to Holmdel?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Belmar and 8.5 miles from Holmdel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belmar and Sunny near Holmdel.

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eatontown, 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 Eatontown.

RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmar and Holmdel. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.09 km).

Belmar

#1 Belmar

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,540
Coordinates40.1784500, -74.0218000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Holmdel

#2 Holmdel

Township of New Jersey

Population16,670
Coordinates40.3451100, -74.1840300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Belmar (-74.0218, 40.17845)
End: Holmdel (-74.18403, 40.34511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmar and Holmdel. The current time is 02:48:02.

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.