How far is Red Bank, NJ from Old Bridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Red Bank, NJ to Old Bridge, NJ is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bank and Old Bridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Old Bridge.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newman Springs Road
27 m · 1 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
742 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Old Bridge Turnpike
724 ft · 24 sec · Old Bridge Turnpike
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Turn left onto Main Street
122 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank and Old Bridge.
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.
Newman Springs Road
Continue on Newman Springs Road
6.72 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Red Bank and Mostly Clear near Old Bridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Bank to Old Bridge?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 10.1 miles from Red Bank and 10.1 miles from Old Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Red Bank and Mostly Clear near Old Bridge.
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 Old Bridge. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 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 Old Bridge
Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 65,414 |
| Coordinates | 40.4148300, -74.3654300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Bridge (-74.36543, 40.41483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
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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