How far is Denville, NJ from Oakland, NJ?
The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Oakland, NJ is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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 Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denville and Oakland.
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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
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 694, CR 511 Alternate: Bloomingdale, Pompton Lakes
1220 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1.4 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
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Turn left onto Wanaque Avenue
2267 ft · 39 sec · Wanaque Avenue
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Turn right onto Colfax Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Colfax Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
976 ft · 20 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
120 m · 8 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Lakeside Avenue
1095 ft · 29 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Terhune Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Terhune Drive
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Continue on Ramapo Valley Road
106 m · 6 sec · Ramapo Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramapo Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and Oakland.
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
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain leaving Denville and Rain near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denville to Oakland?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Montville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Denville and 9.6 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Denville and Rain near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Montville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Passaic City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montville.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.38 km).
#1 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
Oakland is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0131500, -74.2643100 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-74.26431, 41.01315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.10 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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