How far is Mount Arlington, NJ from Denville, NJ?

The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.27 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.54 mi
13.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.54 mi
Kilometers
13.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.27 mi
Kilometers
21.36 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denville
Sun, Jun 7, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Arlington
Sun, Jun 7, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Arlington
2026-06-07T05:38
Arrive Denville
Sun, Jun 7, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Arlington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wharton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Mount Arlington
6.6 mi
00h 10m
To Denville
6.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Arlington and Denville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington and Denville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountainview Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Mountainview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Howard Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Howard Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Espanong Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Espanong Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edison Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Edison Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Edison Road

    116 m · 8 sec · Edison Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Rt 15 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Denville

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1846 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    27 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    30 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    788 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    120 m · 13 sec · Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Arlington 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
4.08 mi · 31%
Rt 15 South
3.66 mi · 28%
Howard Boulevard
1.57 mi · 12%
Espanong Road
1.27 mi · 10%
Edison Road
0.92 mi · 7%
I 80 East
0.89 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

4.08 mi · 00h 05m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 10m from Mount Arlington
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Mount Arlington and Sunny near Denville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Arlington to Denville?

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Mount Arlington and 6.6 miles from Denville.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Mount Arlington and Sunny near Denville.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Arlington and Denville. Straight-line distance: 8.54 mi (13.75 km).

Mount Arlington

#1 Mount Arlington

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,826
Coordinates40.9259300, -74.6348800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Denville

#2 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Arlington (-74.63488, 40.92593)
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.84
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.92 $3.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.16 $4.32
Premium $4.95 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $5.98 $2.81 $5.62

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 · Jun 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Arlington and Denville. The current time is 05:38:16.

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.