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

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.95 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.45 mi
44.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.45 mi
Kilometers
44.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.95 mi
Kilometers
62.69 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Thu, Oct 15, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Oct 15, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-10-15T19:30
Arrive Red Bank
Thu, Oct 15, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Newark
19.4 mi
00h 27m
To Red Bank
19.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    9.4 mi · 11 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1574 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3254 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Harding Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Harding Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
18.6 mi · 48%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.38 mi · 24%
McCarter Highway
4.48 mi · 11%
Newman Springs Road
2.07 mi · 5%
Mulberry Street
0.74 mi · 2%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 27m from Newark
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Red Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Newark and 19.5 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Red Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 27.45 mi (44.17 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
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: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Red Bank (-74.06431, 40.34705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.68 $13.37
Premium $5.18 $7.09 $14.18
Diesel $6.32 $8.65 $17.31

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Red Bank. The current time is 19:30:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.