How far is Union, NJ from Red Bank, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Red Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Red Bank.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
1087 ft · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue
3120 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Street
708 ft · 28 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left
926 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
2312 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike
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Turn left onto West Kings Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard
1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard
66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle
74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle
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Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard
30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway
88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway
753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard
1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Crown Point Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
861 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue
2924 ft · 59 sec · Hessian Avenue
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Turn right onto Red Bank Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Red Bank Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
71 m · 12 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
30 m · 4 sec · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Red Bank.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Red Bank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Red Bank?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Union and 42.9 miles from Red Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Red Bank.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.84 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Bank
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 11,979 |
| Coordinates | 39.8728900, -75.1726800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bank (-75.17268, 39.87289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
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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