How far is Denville, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Denville, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
31.24 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.26 mi
40.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.26 mi
Kilometers
40.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.28 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Denville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denville
2026-04-15T22:18
Arrive West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Totowa
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Denville
15.6 mi
00h 20m
To West New York
15.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denville and West New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denville and West New York.

  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

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denville and West New York.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
13.6 mi · 43%
US 46 East
4.16 mi · 13%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.89 mi · 3%
NJ 495 East
0.55 mi · 2%
Bergenline Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
I 80 East
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

13.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Totowa
00h 20m from Denville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Denville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denville to West New York?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 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 15.6 miles from Denville and 15.7 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Denville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Totowa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Totowa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denville and West New York. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.65 km).

Denville

#1 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
West New York

#2 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Denville and West New York. The current time is 22:18:10.

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.