How far is Denville, NJ from Highlands, TX?

The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Highlands, TX is about 1596.6 miles (2569.5 km), with a travel time of about 29h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1383.7 miles (2226.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 59h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1596.63 mi
29h 32m
Flight
1383.72 mi
2226.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1383.72 mi
Kilometers
2226.89 km
Flight Time
02h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
1596.63 mi
Kilometers
2569.53 km
Drive Time
29h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highlands
Thu, Jun 11, 4:04 PM CDT
Return by in Denville
Fri, Jun 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denville
2026-06-10T11:32
Arrive Highlands
Thu, Jun 11, 5:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
29h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
East Ridge
TN

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Denville
797.9 mi
14h 46m
To Highlands
798.7 mi
14h 46m

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
88°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denville and 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

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1987 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    259.1 mi · 4 hr 52 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    282 mi · 5 hr 6 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans

    159.4 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 12 West: Hammond

    2820 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    85.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    247.8 mi · 4 hr 33 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 330: Crosby-Lynchburg Road

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    2017 ft · 40 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Wallisville Road

    125 m · 11 sec · East Wallisville Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wallisville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
526 mi · 33%
I 59 South
444 mi · 28%
West Florida Republic Parkway
337 mi · 21%
I 75 South
83.1 mi · 5%
I 78 West
53.6 mi · 3%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 59 South

Continue straight

282 mi · 05h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
29h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
59h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+212.9 mi
1383.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Ridge
14h 46m from Denville
Leave By
12:54 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1596.6 miles (2569.5 km) and usually takes 29h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 797.9 miles from Denville and 798.7 miles from Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 1383.7 miles (2226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 212.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $230.21 one way or $460.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 500.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Denville and Highlands, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

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 near Highlands.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Highlands. Straight-line distance: 1383.72 mi (2226.89 km).

Denville

#1 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

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

#2 Highlands

Census designated place

Population7,522
Coordinates29.8188400, -95.0560400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)
End: Highlands (-95.05604, 29.81884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)53h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)39h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)31h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)26h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)22h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)19h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
56.34 gal
213.27 L · about $230.21
Round trip
$460.41
112.68 gal · 426.54 L
Estimated CO2
500.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1001.4 kg / 2208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $230.21 $460.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $259.11 $518.22
Premium $4.95 $279.11 $558.22
Diesel $5.98 $336.91 $673.83

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 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Denville, NJ and Highlands, TX. The current time in Denville is 11:32:13, although it is 10:32:13 in Highlands.

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.