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

The driving distance from Sayreville, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.22 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.43 mi
28.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Sayreville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.43 mi
Kilometers
28.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.22 mi
Kilometers
37.37 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Thu, Oct 15, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Sayreville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sayreville
2026-10-15T21:28
Arrive Red Bank
Thu, Oct 15, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sayreville
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
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Sayreville
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Red Bank
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 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 Sayreville and Red Bank.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buchanan Street

    19 m · 7 sec · Buchanan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South

    2440 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2566 ft · 37 sec · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South: Garden State Parkway

    124 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

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

    1574 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3254 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Harding Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Harding Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
15.2 mi · 65%
Main Street
4.47 mi · 19%
Newman Springs Road
2.07 mi · 9%
Broad Street
0.62 mi · 3%
GSP Toll South
0.46 mi · 2%
CR 520
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

14.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 16m from Sayreville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sayreville 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 Sayreville to Red Bank?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Sayreville and 11.6 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sayreville and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 17.43 mi (28.05 km).

Sayreville

#1 Sayreville

A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population43,855
Coordinates40.4592700, -74.3609800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Red Bank

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

Population0
Coordinates40.3470500, -74.0643100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Sayreville (-74.36098, 40.45927)
End: Red Bank (-74.06431, 40.34705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.52
Round trip
$7.04
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $3.52 $7.04
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $5.18 $4.24 $8.49
Diesel $6.32 $5.18 $10.36

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 Sayreville and Red Bank. The current time is 21:28:06.

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.