How far is East Windsor, CT from Denville, NJ?

The driving distance from East Windsor, CT to Denville, NJ is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.33 mi
03h 26m
Flight
122.45 mi
197.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.45 mi
Kilometers
197.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.33 mi
Kilometers
256.42 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Return by in East Windsor
Fri, Oct 16, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Windsor
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Denville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Windsor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westport
CT

Town in Connecticut

From East Windsor
79.6 mi
01h 43m
To Denville
79.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Windsor Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
This Afternoon
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Windsorville Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Windsorville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1182 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: Hartford

    814 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.2 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 West: White Plains

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Westchester Avenue

    111 m · 7 sec · Westchester Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 West

    785 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46, US 202: Dover, Clifton

    1115 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South: Morristown

    41 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Parsippany Boulevard

    879 ft · 17 sec · Parsippany Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    557 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1366 ft · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue

    1144 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
64.9 mi · 41%
I 91 South
31.3 mi · 20%
I 287 South
24.1 mi · 15%
New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 11%
Cross Westchester Expressway
7.66 mi · 5%
North Road
3.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westport
01h 43m from East Windsor
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Windsor and Mostly Sunny near Denville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from East Windsor and 79.7 miles from Denville.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.71 one way or $49.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westport

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 Westport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

15 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

44 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Windsor and Denville. Straight-line distance: 122.45 mi (197.06 km).

East Windsor

#1 East Windsor

Neighbourhood in Connecticut

Population11,654
Coordinates41.9123200, -72.5450900
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Denville

#2 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: East Windsor (-72.54509, 41.91232)
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $24.71
Round trip
$49.42
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $24.71 $49.42
Mid-grade $5.02 $28.21 $56.41
Premium $5.45 $30.60 $61.20
Diesel $6.45 $36.27 $72.53

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 Connecticut · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Windsor and Denville. The current time is 18:43:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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