How far is Oakland, NJ from Denville, NJ?
The driving distance from Oakland, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Denville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Denville.
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Start on Ramapo Valley Road
106 m · 6 sec · Ramapo Valley Road
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Continue on Terhune Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Terhune Drive
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Turn right onto Lakeside Avenue
1095 ft · 22 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Avenue
1368 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Colfax Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Colfax Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wanaque Avenue
2036 ft · 34 sec · Wanaque Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque Avenue
70 m · 4 sec · Wanaque Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
1270 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Middlesex Freeway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Middlesex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46, US 202: Dover, Clifton
1115 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South: Morristown
41 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Parsippany Boulevard
879 ft · 17 sec · Parsippany Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
557 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
1366 ft · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue
1144 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Denville.
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.
Middlesex Freeway
Merge slight left onto Middlesex Freeway
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain leaving Oakland and Rain near Denville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Denville?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Montville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Oakland and 9 miles from Denville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.58 one way or $5.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Oakland and Rain near Denville.
Stop Ideas Near Montville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Passaic City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montville.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Denville. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.38 km).
#1 Oakland
Oakland is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0131500, -74.2643100 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denville
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 16,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.8923200, -74.4773800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
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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