How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Helmetta, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Helmetta, NJ is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
16.34 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.5 mi
23.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.5 mi
Kilometers
23.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.3 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Helmetta
Thu, Oct 15, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-15T15:52
Arrive Helmetta
Thu, Oct 15, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madison Park
NJ

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
8.1 mi
00h 15m
To Helmetta
8.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    999 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    1158 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 9

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kenneth Avenue

    10 m · 6 sec · Kenneth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bordentown Avenue

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Bordentown Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Manalapan Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Manalapan Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    66 m · 11 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    63 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.37 mi · 33%
Bordentown Avenue
4.92 mi · 30%
Garden State Parkway
3.49 mi · 21%
Manalapan Road
1.22 mi · 7%
US 9 South
0.36 mi · 2%
US Highway 9
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bordentown Avenue

Turn left onto Bordentown Avenue

4.92 mi · 00h 10m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison Park
00h 15m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Helmetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Madison Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Woodbridge and 8.2 miles from Helmetta.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Helmetta.

Stop Ideas Near Madison Park

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

13 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

31 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Helmetta. Straight-line distance: 14.5 mi (23.34 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Helmetta

#2 Helmetta

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,133
Coordinates40.3767700, -74.4246000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Helmetta (-74.4246, 40.37677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
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
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.83 $5.66
Premium $5.18 $3.00 $6.00
Diesel $6.32 $3.66 $7.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Helmetta. The current time is 15:52:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.