How far is Morris Plains, NJ from Denville, NJ?

The driving distance from Morris Plains, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.46 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.88 mi
7.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.88 mi
Kilometers
7.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.46 mi
Kilometers
8.78 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denville
Fri, Jul 24, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Morris Plains
Fri, Jul 24, 2:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris Plains
2026-07-24T14:01
Arrive Denville
Fri, Jul 24, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morris Plains
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Morris Plains
2.7 mi
00h 05m
To Denville
2.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morris Plains and Denville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Speedwell Avenue

    2639 ft · 51 sec · Speedwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Littleton Road

    530 ft · 16 sec · Littleton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tabor Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Tabor Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    26 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    120 m · 13 sec · Broadway Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tabor Road
3.33 mi · 61%
East Main Street
1.42 mi · 26%
Speedwell Avenue
0.5 mi · 9%
Littleton Road
0.1 mi · 2%
Broadway Avenue
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tabor Road

Turn left onto Tabor Road

3.33 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 05m from Morris Plains
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morris Plains and Sunny near Denville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morris Plains to Denville?

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Morris Plains and 2.7 miles from Denville.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morris Plains and Sunny near Denville.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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 Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Parsippany
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris Plains and Denville. Straight-line distance: 4.88 mi (7.85 km).

Morris Plains

#1 Morris Plains

Borough in New Jersey

Population6,223
Coordinates40.8217700, -74.4809900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Denville

#2 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Morris Plains (-74.48099, 40.82177)
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.73 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.55
0.38 gal · 1.46 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.78 $1.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.87 $1.75
Premium $4.95 $0.94 $1.88
Diesel $5.98 $1.14 $2.27

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 · Jul 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris Plains and Denville. The current time is 14:01:25.

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.