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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Little Street
73 m · 15 sec · Little Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
43 m · 11 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Ravine Drive
81 m · 14 sec · Ravine Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
2793 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lower Main Street
2671 ft · 52 sec · Lower Main Street
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Turn right onto Gerard Avenue
1436 ft · 45 sec · Gerard Avenue
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Turn right onto Lloyd Road
1081 ft · 18 sec · Lloyd Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
1574 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3254 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Harding Road
56 m · 5 sec · Harding Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holmdel.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
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).
#1 Matawan
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,607 |
| Coordinates | 40.4148300, -74.2295900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Bank
Red Bank is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3470500, -74.0643100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bank (-74.06431, 40.34705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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