How far is Red Bank, NJ from South River, NJ?
The driving distance from Red Bank, NJ to South River, NJ is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bank and South River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and South River.
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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
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
74 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cranbury Road
868 ft · 18 sec · Cranbury Road
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Continue on Main Street
2357 ft · 42 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 South River.
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.
NJ 18 North
Merge slight left
8.48 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.
Sunny leaving Red Bank and Mostly Sunny near South River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Bank to South River?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Morganville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Red Bank and 11.3 miles from South River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Red Bank and Mostly Sunny near South River.
Stop Ideas Near Morganville
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 Morganville.
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 South River. Straight-line distance: 18.27 mi (29.4 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 South River
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,624 |
| Coordinates | 40.4464900, -74.3859800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: South River (-74.38598, 40.44649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
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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