How far is Keansburg, NJ from Denville, NJ?

The driving distance from Keansburg, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.63 mi
01h 12m
Flight
36.06 mi
58.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.63 mi
Kilometers
83.09 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denville
Wed, Jun 10, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Keansburg
Wed, Jun 10, 4:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keansburg
2026-06-10T13:52
Arrive Denville
Wed, Jun 10, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keansburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Keansburg
25.8 mi
00h 36m
To Denville
25.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keansburg and Denville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1221 ft · 35 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Monroe Avenue

    904 ft · 25 sec · Monroe Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Munro Avenue

    1231 ft · 34 sec · Munro Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP

    1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits

    1071 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    24.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    860 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Smith Road

    673 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Smith Road

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Smith Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1366 ft · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue

    1144 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
24.2 mi · 47%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 19%
I 287 North
4.03 mi · 8%
Smith Road
3.77 mi · 7%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.59 mi · 7%
I 78 West
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

24.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 36m from Keansburg
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keansburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Keansburg to Denville?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Keansburg and 25.8 miles from Denville.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keansburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Denville.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keansburg and Denville. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.04 km).

Keansburg

#1 Keansburg

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population9,614
Coordinates40.4417700, -74.1298600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Denville

#2 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Keansburg (-74.12986, 40.44177)
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.87
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.44 $14.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $4.95 $9.02 $18.03
Diesel $5.98 $10.88 $21.77

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Keansburg and Denville. The current time is 13:52:54.

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.