How far is Denville, NJ from Iselin, NJ?

The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Iselin, NJ is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.22 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.35 mi
37.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.35 mi
Kilometers
37.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.22 mi
Kilometers
55.07 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iselin
Tue, Aug 11, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Denville
Tue, Aug 11, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denville
2026-08-11T10:01
Arrive Iselin
Tue, Aug 11, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Summit
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Denville
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Iselin
17.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denville and Iselin.

  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

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

    1278 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2492 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Auth Avenue

    707 ft · 29 sec · Auth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wright Street

    135 m · 19 sec · Wright Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wright Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 31%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 29%
I 287 South
3.59 mi · 11%
Christopher Columbus Highway
3.57 mi · 10%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.37 mi · 10%
GSP South
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.7 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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 23m from Denville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Denville and Mostly Sunny near Iselin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Denville and 17.1 miles from Iselin.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denville and Mostly Sunny near Iselin.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summit, 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 Summit.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Iselin. Straight-line distance: 23.35 mi (37.58 km).

Denville

#1 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

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

#2 Iselin

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

Population18,695
Coordinates40.5753800, -74.3223700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)
End: Iselin (-74.32237, 40.57538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.89
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.94 $9.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.56 $11.13
Premium $4.95 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $5.98 $7.24 $14.47

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 · Aug 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Denville and Iselin. The current time is 10:01:23.

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.