How far is Denville, NJ from Nutley, NJ?
The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Nutley, NJ is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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.
Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and Nutley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denville and Nutley.
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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
13.6 mi · 15 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 7: Nutley, Passaic
147 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Ward Avenue
39 m · 11 sec · Ward Avenue
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Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
119 m · 8 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Continue on Cathedral Avenue
1071 ft · 21 sec · Cathedral Avenue
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Keep slight left
1171 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
2702 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto Vreeland Avenue
154 m · 28 sec · Vreeland Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
829 ft · 36 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and Nutley.
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
13.6 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Denville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nutley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denville to Nutley?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Denville and 11.5 miles from Nutley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Denville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nutley.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Nutley. Straight-line distance: 17.28 mi (27.81 km).
#1 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nutley
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,457 |
| Coordinates | 40.8223200, -74.1598700 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nutley (-74.15987, 40.82232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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