How far is Highlands, TX from Denville, NJ?
The driving distance from Highlands, TX to Denville, NJ is about 1598 miles (2571.7 km), with a travel time of about 29h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1383.7 miles (2226.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 59h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highlands and Denville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highlands and Denville.
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Start on East Wallisville Road
125 m · 19 sec · East Wallisville Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
101 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Crosby Lynchburg Road
152 m · 17 sec · Crosby Lynchburg Road
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Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
2247 ft · 45 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
1934 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway Frontage Road
897 ft · 18 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East Freeway
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Continue on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
155.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North: Hattiesburg
1365 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
159.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa
153.7 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
130.6 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
205.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey
56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North: Morristown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 25 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 Highlands and Denville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left
205 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highlands and Showers And Thunderstorms near Denville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highlands to Denville?
The road trip is about 1598 miles (2571.7 km) and usually takes 29h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 798.6 miles from Highlands and 799.4 miles from Denville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1383.7 miles (2226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 214.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $213.10 one way or $426.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 501.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Highlands and Denville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highlands and Showers And Thunderstorms near Denville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highlands and Denville. Straight-line distance: 1383.72 mi (2226.89 km).
#1 Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 7,522 |
| Coordinates | 29.8188400, -95.0560400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 2572 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 53h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 39h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 26h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 19h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $213.10 | $426.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $239.77 | $479.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $258.89 | $517.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $225.17 | $450.33 |
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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