How far is Middletown, NJ from Red Bank, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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
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Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Red Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Red Bank.
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Start on Kings Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
1566 ft · 29 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Pearl Street
135 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
126 m · 10 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1322 ft · 29 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Reckless Place
1032 ft · 31 sec · Reckless Place
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Turn right onto Broad Street
11 m · 7 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left 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 Middletown 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.
Kings Highway
Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to Red Bank?
The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Fair Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Middletown and 2.4 miles from Red Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.
Stop Ideas Near Fair Haven
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 Fair Haven.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 4.29 mi (6.9 km).
#1 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
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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