Origin
Somerset, NJ
Morning in Somerset on Friday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Helmetta, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, NJ
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Helmetta, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerset, NJ to Helmetta, NJ covers 14.2 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 18, Summerhill Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on NJ 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Somerset, NJ to Helmetta, NJ covers 14.2 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Abbott Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Abbott Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Belmar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Abbott Road
Turn right onto Abbott Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Belmar Street
Turn right onto Belmar Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 613 / Summerhill Road
Turn left onto CR 613 / Summerhill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 613; CR 615 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 613; CR 615 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 6 mi | 9m |
| Summerhill Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Manalapan Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| George Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Belmar Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Landing Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Helmetta, NJ.
1
Start on West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Point Avenue
2
Turn right onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Abbott Road
3
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
5
Continue on Landing Lane
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Landing Lane
6
Turn right onto (672)
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
George Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
8
Merge onto NJ 18
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 18
9
Take the exit
406 ft
·
11 sec
10
Turn straight onto Watson Street
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
Watson Street
11
Turn left onto CR 613
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Summerhill Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 613; CR 615
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto CR 615
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Manalapan Road
14
Continue on CR 615
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto Maple Street
215 ft
·
11 sec
·
Maple Street
16
Turn right
205 ft
·
15 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Helmetta, NJ
Morning in Helmetta on Friday
Local time
11:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Somerset, NJ to Helmetta, NJ covers 14.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 18, Summerhill Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Somerset, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Abbott Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Belmar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Somerset, NJ to Helmetta, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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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