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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on D Street
12 m · 9 sec · D Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
2091 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn straight onto West Sylvania Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Brighton Avenue
63 m · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Continue on NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Brighton Avenue
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wayside Road North
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Wayside Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road
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Continue on Tinton Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Tinton Avenue
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Turn right onto Swimming River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
3007 ft · 52 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newman Springs Road
27 m · 1 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Newman Springs Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eatontown.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmar and Holmdel. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.09 km).
#1 Belmar
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.1784500, -74.0218000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holmdel
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 16,670 |
| Coordinates | 40.3451100, -74.1840300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holmdel (-74.18403, 40.34511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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