How far is Red Bank, NJ from Matawan, NJ?
The driving distance from Red Bank, NJ to Matawan, NJ is about 13.7 miles (22.1 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
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Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bank and Matawan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Matawan.
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Start on Harding Road
56 m · 10 sec · Harding Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3254 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
1963 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
969 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
817 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 35 North: Matawan, The Amboys, U Turn
60 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit right toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
98 m · 16 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Maple Place
761 ft · 13 sec · Maple Place
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2603 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Little Street
6 m · 1 sec · Little Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Little Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank and Matawan.
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
7.7 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Bank and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Matawan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Bank to Matawan?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 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 6.9 miles from Red Bank and 6.9 miles from Matawan.
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 3.8 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 $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Bank and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Matawan.
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 Red Bank and Matawan. Straight-line distance: 9.88 mi (15.9 km).
#1 Red Bank
Red Bank is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3470500, -74.0643100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Matawan
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,607 |
| Coordinates | 40.4148300, -74.2295900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matawan (-74.22959, 40.41483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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