How far is Montville, NJ from Mount Arlington, NJ?
The driving distance from Montville, NJ to Mount Arlington, NJ is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montville and Mount Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montville and Mount Arlington.
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Start on Main Road
2790 ft · 47 sec · Main Road
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Continue on Myrtle Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South
850 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Del Water Gap
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
14.4 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood
696 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Shippenport Road
3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Arlington Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mount Arlington Boulevard
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Continue on Windermere Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Windermere Avenue
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Continue on Altenbrand Avenue
629 ft · 16 sec · Altenbrand Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Howard Boulevard
775 ft · 22 sec · Howard Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · Mountainview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountainview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montville and Mount Arlington.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 Montville and Sunny near Mount Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montville to Mount Arlington?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Montville and 11.4 miles from Mount Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montville and Sunny near Mount Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Rockaway
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 Rockaway.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montville and Mount Arlington. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.14 km).
#1 Montville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,970 |
| Coordinates | 40.9148200, -74.3837600 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Arlington
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,826 |
| Coordinates | 40.9259300, -74.6348800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Arlington (-74.63488, 40.92593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
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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