How far is Lakewood, NJ from Denville, NJ?

The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
68.09 mi
01h 38m
Flight
56.56 mi
91.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.56 mi
Kilometers
91.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.09 mi
Kilometers
109.58 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-10-15T18:52
Arrive Denville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Lakewood
34.1 mi
00h 49m
To Denville
34.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Lakewood and Denville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 9

    26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    2060 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.1 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

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

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    860 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Smith Road

    673 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Smith Road

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Smith Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1366 ft · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue

    1144 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 9
26 mi · 38%
Garden State Parkway
18.1 mi · 27%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 14%
I 287 North
4.03 mi · 6%
Smith Road
3.77 mi · 6%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 9

Continue on US Highway 9

26 mi · 00h 39m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 49m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Denville?

The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Lakewood and 34.1 miles from Denville.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.31 one way or $20.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menlo Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menlo Park.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Denville. Straight-line distance: 56.56 mi (91.03 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population107,439
Coordinates40.0978900, -74.2176400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Denville

#2 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-74.21764, 40.09789)
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $10.31
Round trip
$20.62
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $10.31 $20.62
Mid-grade $4.88 $11.71 $23.42
Premium $5.18 $12.42 $24.84
Diesel $6.32 $15.16 $30.32

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Denville. The current time is 18:52:30.

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.