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

The driving distance from Pequannock, NJ to Mount Arlington, NJ is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
29.17 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.64 mi
28.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.64 mi
Kilometers
28.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.17 mi
Kilometers
46.95 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM EDT
Return by in Pequannock
Thu, Oct 15, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequannock
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Mount Arlington
Thu, Oct 15, 4:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pequannock
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
Denville
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

From Pequannock
14.5 mi
00h 19m
To Mount Arlington
14.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jacksonville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Del Water Gap

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood

    696 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Shippenport Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Arlington Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mount Arlington Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Windermere Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Windermere Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Altenbrand Avenue

    629 ft · 16 sec · Altenbrand Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Howard Boulevard

    775 ft · 22 sec · Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Mountainview Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountainview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
14.4 mi · 49%
I 287 South
4.94 mi · 17%
Jacksonville Road
3.92 mi · 13%
Main Road
2.07 mi · 7%
Mount Arlington Boulevard
1.64 mi · 6%
Windermere Avenue
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denville
00h 19m from Pequannock
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pequannock and Sunny near Mount Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Denville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Pequannock and 14.6 miles from Mount Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Denville

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 Denville and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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 14.9 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Denville
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 Denville.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequannock and Mount Arlington. Straight-line distance: 17.64 mi (28.39 km).

Pequannock

#1 Pequannock

Township of New Jersey

Population14,884
Coordinates40.9523200, -74.2987600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Mount Arlington

#2 Mount Arlington

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,826
Coordinates40.9259300, -74.6348800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Pequannock (-74.29876, 40.95232)
End: Mount Arlington (-74.63488, 40.92593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.85
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $4.42 $8.85
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.03 $10.05
Premium $5.18 $5.33 $10.66
Diesel $6.32 $6.51 $13.01

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 Pequannock and Mount Arlington. The current time is 15:38:26.

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.