Origin
Jersey City, NJ
Morning in Jersey City on Monday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Red Bank, NJ
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
92.7 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Bank, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Red Bank, NJ covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, US 1 Truck, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Jersey City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 92.7 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1 Truck. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 77.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 92.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport,...
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
84.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
8
91 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 642: National Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 642: National Park
Towns Along This Route
Between Jersey City, NJ and Red Bank, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
5.6 mi in
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~9m
Njtp South: Trenton
6.3 mi in
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~10m
Njtp South: Camden
59.6 mi in
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~1h 13m
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via NJTP
Wilmington
59.6 mi in
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~1h 13m
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via NJTP
Philadelphia
85.3 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 77.5 mi | 1h 30m |
| US 1 Truck | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Kings Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Crown Point Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Black Horse Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Red Bank Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hessian Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Red Bank, NJ.
1
Start on Olean Avenue
316 ft
·
15 sec
·
Olean Avenue
2
Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Duncan Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck
Toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 78
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 95/NJTP North Tolls
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
52 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
25 mi
·
29 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto NJ 168
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CR 551 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 130; CR 551 Spur
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551
215 ft
·
2 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
20
Continue on US 130; CR 551
128 ft
·
1 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
21
Turn straight onto US 130; CR 551; Route 47
241 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklawn Circle
22
Turn right onto US 130; CR 551
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
23
Enter roundabout onto US 130
288 ft
·
10 sec
·
New Broadway
24
Continue on US 130
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
New Broadway
25
Continue on US 130
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
26
Turn straight onto US 130
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crown Point Road
27
Take the exit onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 130
Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CR 642: National Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Turn slight right onto CR 642
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Hessian Avenue
30
Turn right onto CR 644
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Avenue
31
Turn right onto 5th Street
233 ft
·
12 sec
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5th Street
32
Turn right onto Division Street
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Division Street
33
Arrive at destination
Division Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.3 miles from Jersey City, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Bank, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jersey City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jersey City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jersey City, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Jersey City, NJ · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.
Arriving in Red Bank, NJ
The final approach into Red Bank, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Red Bank, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.34 one way
$30.68 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.78 | $33.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.84
New Jersey Turnpike
(77.5 mi)
$10.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.98 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Red Bank, NJ
Morning in Red Bank on Monday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Red Bank, NJ covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 1 Truck, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from Jersey City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 92.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jersey City, NJ and Red Bank, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Philadelphia.
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