How far is Morristown, NJ from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Morristown, NJ to Henderson, KY is about 842.6 miles (1356 km), with a travel time of about 16h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 729.1 miles (1173.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 32h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
842.58 mi
16h 14m
Flight
729.14 mi
1173.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
729.14 mi
Kilometers
1173.44 km
Flight Time
01h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
842.58 mi
Kilometers
1356 km
Drive Time
16h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Tue, Aug 25, 12:41 PM CDT
Return by in Morristown
Wed, Aug 26, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-08-24T21:27
Arrive Henderson
Tue, Aug 25, 1:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
16h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:14 PM to 10:44 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Old Washington
OH

Village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

From Morristown
420.7 mi
08h 07m
To Henderson
421.9 mi
08h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morristown and Henderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morristown and Henderson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Place

    28 m · 2 sec · West Park Place

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on South Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    574 ft · 14 sec · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 287 South

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1987 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    110.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min · South Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    3197 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Lytle Tunnel

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Lytle Tunnel

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  37. 37

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  40. 40

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky

    884 ft · 17 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    789 ft · 27 sec

  48. 48

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  49. 49

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  50. 50

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  51. 51

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  53. 53

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown and Henderson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
54 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
24
12 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 18%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge
118 mi · 14%
South Freeway
99.5 mi · 12%
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 11%
I 71 South
68.2 mi · 8%
I 70 West
67.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

152 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
16h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
32h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113.5 mi
729.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Washington
08h 07m from Morristown
Leave By
3:32 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morristown and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morristown to Henderson?

The road trip is about 842.6 miles (1356 km) and usually takes 16h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Old Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 420.7 miles from Morristown and 421.9 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 729.1 miles (1173.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $121.48 one way or $242.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 264.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morristown and Henderson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morristown and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Old Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Old Washington, 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 Old Washington.

RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 729.14 mi (1173.44 km).

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#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population18,594
Coordinates40.7967700, -74.4815400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Henderson

#2 Henderson

City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Morristown (-74.48154, 40.79677)
End: Henderson (-87.59001, 37.83615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
29.73 gal
112.55 L · about $121.48
Round trip
$242.95
59.46 gal · 225.1 L
Estimated CO2
264.2 kg one way
Round trip: 528.4 kg / 1165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $121.48 $242.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $136.73 $273.46
Premium $4.95 $147.28 $294.56
Diesel $5.98 $177.79 $355.57

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 · Aug 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morristown, NJ and Henderson, KY. The current time in Morristown is 21:27:05, although it is 20:27:05 in Henderson.

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.