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Trip from New Brunswick, NJ to Red Bank, NJ

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

65.2 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

New Brunswick, NJ

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borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Red Bank, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Brunswick, NJ to Red Bank, NJ covers 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 295, US 1, Livingston Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.81 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

32.6 miles from New Brunswick, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 65.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.4 miles on I 295.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 65.2 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 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
19.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 South: Camden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 295 South: Camden
7
21.3 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 65B-A Toward Sloan Avenue
7
21.6 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

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

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 28 Toward NJ 168: Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephra...
8
63.6 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New Brunswick, NJ and Red Bank, NJ, road signs point toward Runnemede and Mount Ephraim.

Runnemede

58.7 mi in | ~1h 14m

Mount Ephraim

58.7 mi in | ~1h 14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 38.4 mi 44m
US 1 16.2 mi 22m
Livingston Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
West Kings Highway 1.6 mi 2m
Crown Point Road 1.4 mi 1m
Red Bank Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Black Horse Pike 0.6 mi <1m
Hessian Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 38.4 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick, NJ and Red Bank, NJ.

1

Start on Delavan Street

68 ft · 4 sec · Delavan Street
2

Turn right onto CR 691

2.4 mi · 4 min · Livingston Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on Livingston Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Livingston Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
5

Merge onto US 1

2.3 mi · 3 min · US 1
6

Continue on US 1

14 mi · 19 min · US 1
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
9

Merge onto I 295

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 295
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 65B-A Toward Sloan Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 295

37 mi · 42 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 28 Toward NJ 168: Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mount Ephraim Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto NJ 168

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Black Horse Pike
16

Turn left onto CR 551 Spur

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 130; CR 551 Spur

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Crescent Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18

Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551

215 ft · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard
19

Continue on US 130; CR 551

128 ft · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard
20

Turn straight onto US 130; CR 551; Route 47

241 ft · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle
21

Turn right onto US 130; CR 551

98 ft · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard
22

Enter roundabout onto US 130

288 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway
23

Continue on US 130

0.1 mi · 9 sec · New Broadway
24

Continue on US 130

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard
25

Turn straight onto US 130

1.4 mi · 1 min · Crown Point Road
26

Take the exit onto US 130

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 130
Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward CR 642: National Park Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28

Turn slight right onto CR 642

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Hessian Avenue
29

Turn right onto CR 644

0.8 mi · 1 min · Red Bank Avenue
30

Turn right onto 5th Street

233 ft · 12 sec · 5th Street
31

Turn right onto Division Street

99 ft · 4 sec · Division Street
32

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 32.6 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 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 65.2 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.6 miles or 44m 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 11m

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 New Brunswick, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 New Brunswick, NJ

This is one driving day of about 65.2 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Brunswick, 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 I 295 for about 38.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.6 mi from New Brunswick, NJ · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

33 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from New Brunswick, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour $10
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.81 one way

$21.62 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.84 $23.68
premium $4.93 $12.64 $25.29
diesel $5.61 $14.40 $28.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Piscataway, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Shoppes at North Brunswick - Tesla Supercharger

North Brunswick Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Milbrook Edison Mall (Edison, NJ)

Edison, NJ

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Walmart 3078 (East Brunswick, NJ)

East Brunswick, NJ

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Edison, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

South River, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Old Bridge Turnpike

East Brunswick, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Midstate Mall

East Brunswick, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

Tesla: 4 Electrify America: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.6 0 $6.85 $3.13
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61
EV Truck/SUV 26.1 0 $9.13 $4.17

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

New Brunswick, NJ

Evening in New Brunswick on Tuesday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Red Bank, NJ

Evening in Red Bank on Tuesday

Local time

6:41 PM

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

22 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 25m 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 New Brunswick, NJ to Red Bank, NJ covers 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, US 1, Livingston Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from New Brunswick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.81 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 23 significant decision points across 65.2 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 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Brunswick, NJ and Red Bank, NJ, road signs point toward Runnemede and Mount Ephraim.

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