Origin
Helmetta, NJ
Morning in Helmetta on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Helmetta, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Helmetta, NJ
Garrison Gao
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.5-mile drive from Helmetta to Elizabethport, NJ, will take about 44 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. Primarily using the New Jersey Turnpike and State Route 18, the route stays within the Northeast region of the US. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this journey is quite economical. It's a quick connection between two points in New Jersey, ideal for those needing to cover this specific stretch efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 28.5-mile trip, with 66% of the drive on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 14.6 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed environment. The route utilizes key roads like State Route 18 and Summerhill Road, providing a mix of faster travel and more local artery driving. The overall feel is one of practical, efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and State Route 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR 617 / Rues Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 617 / Rues Lane
Turn right onto CR 617 / Rues Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Helmetta, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
9.1 mi in
|
~14m
Njtp North: New York City
9.4 mi in
|
~15m
Staten Island
24.6 mi in
|
~34m
Linden
26 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| State Route 18 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Summerhill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Manalapan Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rues Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helmetta, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ.
1
Start on this road
205 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Street
215 ft
·
15 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto CR 615
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on CR 615
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Manalapan Road
5
Continue on CR 615
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto CR 613
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Summerhill Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 617
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rues Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto NJ 18
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 18
9
Take the exit
487 ft
·
20 sec
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
17
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
18
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
19
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
20
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
22
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
23
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
24
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
25
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.04
New Jersey Turnpike
(14.6 mi)
$2.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elizabethport, NJ
Morning in Elizabethport on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 9 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Helmetta, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ covers 28.5 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, State Route 18, Summerhill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Helmetta, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR 617 / Rues Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Helmetta, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Staten Island and Linden.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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