How far is Denville, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Denville, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.26 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.66 mi
26.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.66 mi
Kilometers
26.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.26 mi
Kilometers
32.61 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Tue, May 12, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Denville
Tue, May 12, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denville
2026-05-12T22:50
Arrive East Orange
Tue, May 12, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Caldwell
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Denville
9.6 mi
00h 13m
To East Orange
10.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denville and East Orange.

  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

    6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Essex Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1647 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1255 ft · 31 sec · South Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1019 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    647 ft · 21 sec · Glenwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue

    758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and East Orange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
10.3 mi · 51%
Christopher Columbus Highway
6 mi · 30%
I 280 East
0.71 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
0.7 mi · 3%
Harrison Street
0.31 mi · 2%
South Harrison Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Continue on Essex Freeway

10.3 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Caldwell
00h 13m from Denville
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Denville and Sunny near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denville to East Orange?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Denville and 10.6 miles from East Orange.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denville and Sunny near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near West Caldwell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Caldwell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Caldwell.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denville and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 16.66 mi (26.81 km).

Denville

#1 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
East Orange

#2 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-74.477429, 40.892221)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Denville and East Orange. The current time is 22:50:25.

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.