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

The driving distance from Red Bank, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
4.87 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.29 mi
6.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.29 mi
Kilometers
6.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.87 mi
Kilometers
7.84 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Mon, Jul 27, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Red Bank
Mon, Jul 27, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-07-27T22:58
Arrive Middletown
Mon, Jul 27, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
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
Fair Haven
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Red Bank
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Middletown
2.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
67°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Harding Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Reckless Place

    1032 ft · 30 sec · Reckless Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1592 ft · 39 sec · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    27 m · 2 sec · West Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenue

    1918 ft · 38 sec · Riverside Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward Middletown, New Monmouth

    108 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    31 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
224.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
0.82 mi · 17%
Riverside Avenue
0.43 mi · 9%
Maple Avenue
0.3 mi · 6%
Reckless Place
0.2 mi · 4%
Harding Road
0.03 mi · 1%
West Front Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

3.04 mi · 00h 05m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fair Haven
00h 05m from Red Bank
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Bank and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 Red Bank and 2.4 miles from Middletown.

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 8:06 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 Red Bank and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Fair Haven

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

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

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Metropark station

34 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

38 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

43 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 4.29 mi (6.9 km).

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#1 Red Bank

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

Population0
Coordinates40.3470500, -74.0643100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Harding Road (-74.064336, 40.34713)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.65 L · about $0.69
Round trip
$1.39
0.34 gal · 1.3 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in New Jersey · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Bank and Middletown. The current time is 22:58:29.

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.