How far is Denville, NJ from Mahwah, NJ?
The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Mahwah, NJ is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and Mahwah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denville and Mahwah.
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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
79 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
149 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Littleton Road
759 ft · 28 sec · East Littleton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Littleton Road
35 m · 2 sec · Littleton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1111 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Oakland
962 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue
823 ft · 18 sec · West Oakland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Ramapo Valley Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Ramapo Valley Road
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Turn right onto Island Road
3186 ft · 1 min · Island Road
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Turn left onto East Ramapo Avenue
1955 ft · 55 sec · East Ramapo Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
1950 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn right onto West Airmount Road
51 m · 7 sec · West Airmount Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Airmount Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and Mahwah.
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.
I 287 North
Merge slight right
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Denville and Mostly Sunny near Mahwah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denville to Mahwah?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Denville and 14.9 miles from Mahwah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denville and Mostly Sunny near Mahwah.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Mahwah. Straight-line distance: 22.06 mi (35.51 km).
#1 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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