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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Quick Snapshot
Road
1597.97 mi
29h 35m
Flight
1383.72 mi
2226.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1383.72 mi
Kilometers
2226.89 km
Flight Time
02h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
1597.97 mi
Kilometers
2571.68 km
Drive Time
29h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denville
Thu, Jun 11, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Highlands
Fri, Jun 12, 2:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highlands
2026-06-10T03:02
Arrive Denville
Thu, Jun 11, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
29h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highlands
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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 Ridge
TN

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Highlands
798.6 mi
14h 47m
To Denville
799.4 mi
14h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wallisville Road

    125 m · 19 sec · East Wallisville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    101 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Crosby Lynchburg Road

    152 m · 17 sec · Crosby Lynchburg Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    2247 ft · 45 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    1934 ft · 39 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway Frontage Road

    897 ft · 18 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    843 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    155.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North: Hattiesburg

    1365 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    159.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    153.7 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    130.6 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    205.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North: Morristown

    1.2 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 25 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City

    860 ft · 21 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Smith Road

    673 ft · 25 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Smith Road

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Smith Road

  42. 42

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1366 ft · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue

    1144 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  45. 45

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
45 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
502 mi · 31%
I 59 North
444 mi · 28%
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
156 mi · 10%
I 75 North
137 mi · 9%
East Freeway
95.4 mi · 6%
West Florida Republic Parkway
85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
29h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
59h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+214.3 mi
1383.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Ridge
14h 47m from Highlands
Leave By
12:48 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Highlands

#1 Highlands

Census designated place

Population7,522
Coordinates29.8188400, -95.0560400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Denville

#2 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Highlands (-95.05604, 29.81884)
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2572 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
56.39 gal
213.45 L · about $213.10
Round trip
$426.20
112.78 gal · 426.9 L
Estimated CO2
501.1 kg one way
Round trip: 1002.3 kg / 2210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Highlands, TX and Denville, NJ. The current time in Highlands is 03:02:51, although it is 04:02:51 in Denville.

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.