How far is Cedar Knolls, NY from Denville, NJ?
The driving distance from Cedar Knolls, NY to Denville, NJ is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Knolls and Denville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Knolls and Denville.
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Start on Cross Street
1067 ft · 35 sec · Cross Street
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Turn left onto Tuckahoe Road
1846 ft · 47 sec · Tuckahoe Road
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Turn left onto Central Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-87 South: New York
724 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
2052 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
120 m · 6 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
21.3 mi · 25 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Parsippany
1007 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 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 Cedar Knolls 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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
21.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 Cedar Knolls and Mostly Sunny near Denville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Knolls to Denville?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Cedar Knolls and 21.9 miles from Denville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cedar Knolls and Mostly Sunny near Denville.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmwood Park.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Knolls and Denville. Straight-line distance: 33.48 mi (53.88 km).
#1 Cedar Knolls
Cedar Knolls is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9481500, -73.8404100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.31 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
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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