How far is South River, NJ from Red Bank, NJ?
The driving distance from South River, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South River and Red Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South River and Red Bank.
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Start on Main Street
2357 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cranbury Road
2564 ft · 50 sec · Cranbury Road
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Continue on Cranbury Road
1145 ft · 29 sec · Cranbury Road
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Continue on Watson Street
133 m · 9 sec · Watson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 18
8 mi · 11 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Tennent, Red Bank
589 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Hartman Road
1448 ft · 28 sec · Hartman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
974 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
9 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newman Springs Road
27 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newman Springs Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3254 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Harding Road
56 m · 5 sec · Harding Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South River and Red Bank.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
9.04 mi · 00h 14m
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 Sunny leaving South River 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 South River to Red Bank?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 11.6 miles from South River and 11.6 miles from Red Bank.
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 4.9 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 7:20 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 Mostly Sunny around South River and Sunny near Red Bank.
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 South River and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 18.27 mi (29.4 km).
#1 South River
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,624 |
| Coordinates | 40.4464900, -74.3859800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Bank
Red Bank is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3470500, -74.0643100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bank (-74.06431, 40.34705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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