How far is Denville, NJ from Sea Bright, NJ?

The driving distance from Denville, NJ to Sea Bright, NJ is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.19 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.19 mi
72.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.19 mi
Kilometers
72.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.19 mi
Kilometers
101.69 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sea Bright
Thu, Jun 11, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Denville
Thu, Jun 11, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denville
2026-06-10T22:43
Arrive Sea Bright
Thu, Jun 11, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Denville
31.6 mi
00h 42m
To Sea Bright
31.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denville and Sea Bright.

  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

    656 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 80 East

    1205 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

    1574 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Branch Avenue

    1772 ft · 37 sec · Branch Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rumson Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Rumson Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ocean Avenue

    1539 ft · 52 sec · Ocean Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
26.2 mi · 41%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 16%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 10%
Rumson Road
4.53 mi · 7%
I 287 South
3.59 mi · 6%
Christopher Columbus Highway
3.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 42m from Denville
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Denville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sea Bright.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denville to Sea Bright?

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Denville and 31.6 miles from Sea Bright.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Denville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sea Bright.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denville and Sea Bright. Straight-line distance: 45.19 mi (72.72 km).

Denville

#1 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Sea Bright

#2 Sea Bright

Borough in New Jersey

Population1,335
Coordinates40.3615000, -73.9740300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)
End: Sea Bright (-73.97403, 40.3615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.26 $20.51
Premium $4.95 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.34 $26.67

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Denville and Sea Bright. The current time is 22:43:10.

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.