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

The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Montville, NJ is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
21.86 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.14 mi
21.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.14 mi
Kilometers
21.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.86 mi
Kilometers
35.18 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:16 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Arlington
2026-10-15T17:44
Arrive Montville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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

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
Rockaway
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

From Mount Arlington
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To Montville
10.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    1726 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Wootton Street, Boonton

    694 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Avenue

    677 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wootton Street

    87 m · 11 sec · Wootton Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue

    2569 ft · 45 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Road

    2790 ft · 47 sec · Main Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Arlington and Montville.

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 39%
Rt 15 South
3.66 mi · 17%
I 287 North
3.47 mi · 16%
Howard Boulevard
1.57 mi · 7%
Espanong Road
1.27 mi · 6%
Edison Road
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

8.6 mi · 00h 10m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway
00h 16m from Mount Arlington
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Montville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 10.9 miles from Mount Arlington and 10.9 miles from Montville.

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 8.8 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Montville.

Stop Ideas Near Rockaway

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Arlington and Montville. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.14 km).

Mount Arlington

#1 Mount Arlington

Borough in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Montville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,970
Coordinates40.9148200, -74.3837600
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Arlington (-74.63488, 40.92593)
End: Montville (-74.38376, 40.91482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.61
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $3.31 $6.61
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.76 $7.51
Premium $5.18 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $6.32 $4.86 $9.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Arlington and Montville. The current time is 17:44:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.