How far is Matawan, NJ from Red Bank, NJ?

The driving distance from Matawan, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
13.13 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.88 mi
15.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.88 mi
Kilometers
15.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.13 mi
Kilometers
21.13 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Mon, Jul 27, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Matawan
Mon, Jul 27, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matawan
2026-07-27T22:58
Arrive Red Bank
Mon, Jul 27, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Matawan
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
Holmdel
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Matawan
6.6 mi
00h 09m
To Red Bank
6.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Matawan and Red Bank.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Matawan and Red Bank.

  1. 1

    Start on Little Street

    73 m · 15 sec · Little Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    43 m · 11 sec · Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ravine Drive

    81 m · 14 sec · Ravine Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2793 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    2671 ft · 52 sec · Lower Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gerard Avenue

    1436 ft · 45 sec · Gerard Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lloyd Road

    1081 ft · 18 sec · Lloyd Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

    1574 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3254 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harding Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Harding Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Matawan and Red Bank.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
7.83 mi · 60%
Newman Springs Road
2.07 mi · 16%
GSP Toll South
0.65 mi · 5%
Broad Street
0.62 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.53 mi · 4%
Lower Main Street
0.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

7.83 mi · 00h 09m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holmdel
00h 09m from Matawan
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Matawan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Matawan to Red Bank?

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Holmdel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Matawan and 6.6 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Matawan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Holmdel

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

37 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matawan and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 9.88 mi (15.9 km).

Matawan

#1 Matawan

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,607
Coordinates40.4148300, -74.2295900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Red Bank

Red Bank is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3470500, -74.0643100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Matawan (-74.22959, 40.41483)
End: Red Bank (-74.06431, 40.34705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Matawan and Red Bank. The current time is 22:58:31.

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.