How far is Helmetta, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Helmetta, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
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Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helmetta and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helmetta and Elizabeth.
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Start on the route
63 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
66 m · 16 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Manalapan Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Manalapan Road
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Continue on Main Street
2449 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Summerhill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Summerhill Road
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Turn right onto Rues Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Rues Lane
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Turn left onto State Route 18
4.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
149 m · 21 sec
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1102 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
774 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Bayway
1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Helmetta and Elizabeth.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Helmetta and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helmetta to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Helmetta and 15.2 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Helmetta and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
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 Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helmetta and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.7 km).
#1 Helmetta
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 2,133 |
| Coordinates | 40.3767700, -74.4246000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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