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

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.07 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.9 mi
52.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.9 mi
Kilometers
52.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.07 mi
Kilometers
67.7 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Red Bank
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Willingboro
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Trenton
21 mi
00h 27m
To Red Bank
21.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    2925 ft · 1 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Bordentown

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephraim

    1040 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Black Horse Pike

    3073 ft · 59 sec · Black Horse Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard

    1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard

    66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle

    74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

    30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway

    88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway

    753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Crown Point Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware

    861 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue

    2924 ft · 59 sec · Hessian Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Red Bank Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Red Bank Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    71 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Division Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Division Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Division Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
33.2 mi · 79%
West Kings Highway
1.65 mi · 4%
Crown Point Road
1.37 mi · 3%
South Olden Avenue
1.21 mi · 3%
Red Bank Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willingboro
00h 27m from Trenton
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Red Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willingboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Trenton and 21.1 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Trenton and Chance Rain Showers near Red Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Willingboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Willingboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Camden Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Camden Municipal Court

Camden , NJ
Camden City Hall, 520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102
Rating 1.3/5 50 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willingboro.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

9 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

19 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.94 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Red Bank

#2 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,979
Coordinates39.8728900, -75.1726800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Red Bank (-75.17268, 39.87289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Red Bank. The current time is 22:53:29.

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.