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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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
79 m · 13 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
72 m · 9 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
656 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto I 80 East
1205 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
732 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
1987 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
30.5 mi · 35 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg
53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
259.1 mi · 4 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
83.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
282 mi · 5 hr 6 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
159.4 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 12 West: Hammond
2820 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
85.4 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
247.8 mi · 4 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 330: Crosby-Lynchburg Road
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road
2017 ft · 40 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Wallisville Road
125 m · 11 sec · East Wallisville Road
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 59 South
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282 mi · 05h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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).
#1 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 7,522 |
| Coordinates | 29.8188400, -95.0560400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highlands (-95.05604, 29.81884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2570 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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