How far is Denville, NJ from Paramus, NJ?
The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Paramus, NJ is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
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
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Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and Paramus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denville and Paramus.
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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
22.4 mi · 25 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway, Saddle Brook, Saddle River Road
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP: Garden State Parkway, Saddle Brook
2936 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
621 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2257 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Rock
853 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Midland Avenue
3159 ft · 2 min · East Midland Avenue
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1767 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
1122 ft · 50 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
51 m · 13 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right
39 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1279 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and Paramus.
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
22.4 mi · 00h 25m
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 Sunny near Paramus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denville to Paramus?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Denville and 14.5 miles from Paramus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denville and Sunny near Paramus.
Stop Ideas Near Totowa
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 Totowa.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Paramus. Straight-line distance: 21.29 mi (34.27 km).
#1 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paramus
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 26,063 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445400, -74.0754200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paramus (-74.07542, 40.94454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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