How far is Brick, NJ from Helmetta, NJ?

The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Helmetta, NJ is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.67 mi
42.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.67 mi
Kilometers
42.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39 mi
Kilometers
62.77 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Helmetta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Brick
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brick
2026-04-19T04:54
Arrive Helmetta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Colts Neck
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Brick
19.5 mi
00h 26m
To Helmetta
19.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brick and Helmetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Helmetta.

  1. 1

    Start on Brick Boulevard

    72 m · 6 sec · Brick Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    101 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Chambersbridge Road

    1087 ft · 32 sec · Chambersbridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1017 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    79 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    742 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Bridge Turnpike

    631 ft · 16 sec · Old Bridge Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Manalapan Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Manalapan Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    66 m · 11 sec · Maple Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    63 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brick and Helmetta.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chambersbridge Road
17.6 mi · 45%
NJ 18 North
16.3 mi · 42%
Main Street
2.94 mi · 8%
Manalapan Road
1.22 mi · 3%
Old Bridge Turnpike
0.12 mi
Brick Boulevard
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colts Neck
00h 26m from Brick
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brick and Rain Showers Likely near Helmetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brick to Helmetta?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colts Neck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Brick and 19.5 miles from Helmetta.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brick and Rain Showers Likely near Helmetta.

Stop Ideas Near Colts Neck

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

34 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

46 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Helmetta. Straight-line distance: 26.67 mi (42.92 km).

Brick

#1 Brick

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Population76,863
Coordinates40.0592800, -74.1370800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Helmetta

#2 Helmetta

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,133
Coordinates40.3767700, -74.4246000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Brick (-74.13708, 40.05928)
End: Helmetta (-74.4246, 40.37677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brick and Helmetta. The current time is 04:54:52.

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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.