How far is Denville, NJ from Parsippany, NJ?

The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Parsippany, NJ is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.48 mi
00h 07m
Flight
3.59 mi
5.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.59 mi
Kilometers
5.77 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.48 mi
Kilometers
7.21 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parsippany
Fri, Jul 24, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in Denville
Fri, Jul 24, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denville
2026-07-24T17:05
Arrive Parsippany
Fri, Jul 24, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mountain Lakes
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Denville
2.2 mi
00h 03m
To Parsippany
2.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and Parsippany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denville and Parsippany.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    72 m · 9 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    79 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    149 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Parsippany Boulevard

    1987 ft · 38 sec · Parsippany Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Parsippany Road

    3201 ft · 1 min · Parsippany Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and Parsippany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
222.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
3.26 mi · 73%
Parsippany Road
0.61 mi · 14%
Parsippany Boulevard
0.38 mi · 8%
Center Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Bloomfield Avenue
0.04 mi · 1%
Broadway Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

3.21 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
3.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Lakes
00h 03m from Denville
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Denville and Sunny near Parsippany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denville to Parsippany?

The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Mountain Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Denville and 2.2 miles from Parsippany.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denville and Sunny near Parsippany.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain Lakes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mountain Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of East Orange
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of East Orange

East Orange , NJ
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain Lakes.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

29 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Parsippany. Straight-line distance: 3.59 mi (5.77 km).

Denville

#1 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parsippany

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population51,144
Coordinates40.8578800, -74.4259900
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)
End: Parsippany (-74.42599, 40.85788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.6 L · about $0.65
Round trip
$1.31
0.32 gal · 1.2 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.65 $1.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.74 $1.47
Premium $4.95 $0.79 $1.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.96 $1.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Jul 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Denville and Parsippany. The current time is 17:05:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.