How far is Edison, NJ from Denville, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Denville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Denville.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Stelton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1373 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
24 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
860 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Smith Road
673 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Smith Road
1918 ft · 42 sec · Smith Road
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Merge slight right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
1366 ft · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue
1144 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Denville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 78 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
24 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Edison 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 Edison to Denville?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Edison and 21.9 miles from Denville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Mostly Sunny near Denville.
Stop Ideas Near Far Hills
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 Far Hills.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Denville. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.91 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
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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