How far is Denville, NJ from River Vale, NJ?
The driving distance from Denville, NJ to River Vale, NJ is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and River Vale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denville and River Vale.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell
1326 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Oradell
937 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westwood Avenue
1114 ft · 24 sec · Westwood Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harrington Avenue
2227 ft · 1 min · Harrington Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Lane
562 ft · 16 sec · Cedar Lane
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Continue on Westwood Avenue
2235 ft · 1 min · Westwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
93 m · 16 sec · Rockland Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Place
52 m · 8 sec · Park Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and River Vale.
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 River Vale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denville to River Vale?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 16.3 miles from Denville and 16.4 miles from River Vale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denville and Sunny near River Vale.
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 River Vale. Straight-line distance: 25.31 mi (40.73 km).
#1 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Vale
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 9,946 |
| Coordinates | 40.9953800, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Vale (-74.01208, 40.99538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
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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