How far is West New York, NJ from Red Bank, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.93 mi
02h 03m
Flight
87.86 mi
141.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.86 mi
Kilometers
141.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.93 mi
Kilometers
156 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Wed, Apr 15, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-14T23:41
Arrive Red Bank
Wed, Apr 15, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West New York
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From West New York
48.5 mi
01h 01m
To Red Bank
48.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West New York and Red Bank.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Red Bank.

  1. 1

    Start on 60th Street

    669 ft · 26 sec · 60th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    2399 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    672 ft · 39 sec · 51st Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    776 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

    876 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on NJ 495 West

    114 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway

  17. 17

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

    1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard

    66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle

    74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard

    30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway

    88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway

    753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway

  24. 24

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Crown Point Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road

  26. 26

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

    861 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue

    2924 ft · 59 sec · Hessian Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Red Bank Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Red Bank Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    71 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Division Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Division Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Division Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York 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
32 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
85.9 mi · 89%
West Kings Highway
1.65 mi · 2%
Crown Point Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Black Horse Pike
1.37 mi · 1%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

55 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 01m from West New York
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West New York and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 West New York to Red Bank?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from West New York and 48.5 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West New York and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Red Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 87.86 mi (141.39 km).

West New York

#1 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
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: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Red Bank (-75.17268, 39.87289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $15.85
Round trip
$31.71
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.85 $31.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.84 $35.69
Premium $4.95 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.98 $23.20 $46.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West New York and Red Bank. The current time is 23:41:27.

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.