How far is East Orange, NJ from Denville, NJ?

The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
19.27 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.66 mi
26.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.66 mi
Kilometers
26.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.27 mi
Kilometers
31.02 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denville
Wed, May 13, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in East Orange
Wed, May 13, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Orange
2026-05-12T23:36
Arrive Denville
Wed, May 13, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Orange
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
East Hanover
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From East Orange
9.6 mi
00h 13m
To Denville
9.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Denville.

  1. 1

    Start on Parkway Drive

    84 m · 13 sec · Parkway Drive

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    884 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    54 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue

    781 ft · 19 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 280 West

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Essex Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

    2420 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Denville

    1622 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    816 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    123 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    696 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    26 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    120 m · 13 sec · Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
8.93 mi · 46%
Christopher Columbus Highway
6.54 mi · 34%
Park Avenue
1.98 mi · 10%
I 280 West
0.67 mi · 3%
US 46 East
0.54 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

8.93 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
00h 13m from East Orange
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Orange and Sunny near Denville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Denville?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from East Orange and 9.6 miles from Denville.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Orange and Sunny near Denville.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Hanover, 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 East Hanover.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Denville. Straight-line distance: 16.66 mi (26.81 km).

East Orange

#1 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Denville

#2 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: East Orange (-74.20487, 40.76732)
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.57 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.14 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between East Orange and Denville. The current time is 23:36:39.

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.