How far is Atlantic Highlands, NJ from Denville, NJ?
The driving distance from Atlantic Highlands, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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 20m.
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.
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic Highlands and Denville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Highlands and Denville.
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Start on Central Avenue
553 ft · 31 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Memorial Parkway
2677 ft · 55 sec · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 516 West: Highlands
556 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto Leonardville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Leonardville Road
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Turn right onto Cherry Tree Farm Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cherry Tree Farm Road
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits
1071 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
24.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
2647 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
860 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Smith Road
673 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Smith Road
1918 ft · 42 sec · Smith Road
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Merge slight right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
1366 ft · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue
1144 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic Highlands and Denville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
24.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlantic Highlands and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlantic Highlands to Denville?
The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Atlantic Highlands and 28.4 miles from Denville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Highlands and Denville. Straight-line distance: 40.74 mi (65.56 km).
#1 Atlantic Highlands
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.4078900, -74.0343100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
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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