How far is Helmetta, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Helmetta, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
26.83 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.83 mi
Kilometers
43.18 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Helmetta
Fri, Apr 17, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Helmetta
2026-04-17T03:35
Arrive Elizabethport
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Helmetta
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Helmetta
14.2 mi
00h 21m
To Elizabethport
12.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street

    66 m · 16 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Manalapan Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Manalapan Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2449 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Summerhill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Summerhill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rues Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Rues Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 18

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    149 m · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1102 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    585 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Goethals Bridge

    43 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue

    143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Brunswick Avenue

    116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Cole Place

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place

  21. 21

    Continue on Atlantic Street

    1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street

    3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 54%
State Route 18
4.17 mi · 16%
Summerhill Road
1.66 mi · 6%
I 278
1.42 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.32 mi · 5%
Manalapan Road
1.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 21m from Helmetta
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Helmetta and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 14.2 miles from Helmetta and 12.6 miles from Elizabethport.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Helmetta and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Helmetta and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 km).

Helmetta

#1 Helmetta

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,133
Coordinates40.3767700, -74.4246000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.424678, 40.376878)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Helmetta and Elizabethport. The current time is 03:35:18.

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.