How far is Denville, NJ from Mount Arlington, NJ?
The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Mount Arlington, NJ is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and Mount Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denville and Mount Arlington.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
120 m · 15 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
788 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
99 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
1380 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West: Netcong, Delaware Water Gap
1122 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood
696 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Shippenport Road
3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Arlington Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mount Arlington Boulevard
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Continue on Windermere Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Windermere Avenue
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Continue on Altenbrand Avenue
629 ft · 16 sec · Altenbrand Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Howard Boulevard
775 ft · 22 sec · Howard Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · Mountainview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountainview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and Mount Arlington.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
9.63 mi · 00h 11m
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 Patchy Fog then Sunny near Mount Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denville to Mount Arlington?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Denville and 7 miles from Mount Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Mount Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Wharton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wharton.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Mount Arlington. Straight-line distance: 8.54 mi (13.75 km).
#1 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Arlington
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,826 |
| Coordinates | 40.9259300, -74.6348800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Arlington (-74.63488, 40.92593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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