How far is Denville, NJ from Atlantic Highlands, NJ?

The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Atlantic Highlands, NJ is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
57.12 mi
01h 19m
Flight
40.74 mi
65.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.74 mi
Kilometers
65.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.12 mi
Kilometers
91.93 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic Highlands
Thu, Jun 11, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Denville
Thu, Jun 11, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denville
2026-06-10T22:43
Arrive Atlantic Highlands
Thu, Jun 11, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denville
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
Winfield
NJ

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

From Denville
28.5 mi
00h 39m
To Atlantic Highlands
28.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and Atlantic Highlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denville and Atlantic Highlands.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    72 m · 9 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    656 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 80 East

    1205 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    3026 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    551 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Leonardville Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Leonardville Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight

    106 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1154 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Take the exit right toward Athlantic Highlands, Business District, Seastreak Ferry

    156 m · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    138 m · 18 sec · 1st Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Garfield Avenue

    1715 ft · 1 min · East Garfield Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    116 m · 17 sec · Central Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and Atlantic Highlands.

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
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
17.9 mi · 31%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 18%
NJ 35
6.37 mi · 11%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 11%
I 287 South
3.59 mi · 6%
Christopher Columbus Highway
3.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.6 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 39m from Denville
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Denville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlantic Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denville to Atlantic Highlands?

The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 28.5 miles from Denville and 28.6 miles from Atlantic Highlands.

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 16.3 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 $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Denville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlantic Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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 Winfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Atlantic Highlands. Straight-line distance: 40.74 mi (65.56 km).

Denville

#1 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Atlantic Highlands

#2 Atlantic Highlands

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,361
Coordinates40.4078900, -74.0343100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)
End: Atlantic Highlands (-74.03431, 40.40789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
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.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Denville and Atlantic Highlands. The current time is 22:43:09.

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.