How far is Mahwah, NJ from Denville, NJ?
The driving distance from Mahwah, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahwah and Denville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahwah and Denville.
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Start on West Airmount Road
51 m · 16 sec · West Airmount Road
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Turn left onto Franklin Turnpike
1950 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn left onto Ramapo Avenue
1955 ft · 56 sec · Ramapo Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Road
90 m · 11 sec · Island Road
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Turn left onto W. Ramapo Avenue
146 m · 16 sec · W. Ramapo Avenue
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Continue on West Ramapo Avenue
120 m · 13 sec · West Ramapo Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
151 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
935 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Suffern, Morristown
751 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Ramapo Valley Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Ramapo Valley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46, US 202: Dover, Clifton
1115 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South: Morristown
41 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Parsippany Boulevard
879 ft · 17 sec · Parsippany Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
557 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 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 Mahwah and Denville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 287 South
Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mahwah and Sunny near Denville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahwah to Denville?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Mahwah and 14 miles from Denville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mahwah and Sunny near Denville.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
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 Riverdale.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mahwah and Denville. Straight-line distance: 22.06 mi (35.51 km).
#1 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
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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