How far is Point Pleasant, NJ from Denville, NJ?

The driving distance from Point Pleasant, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.25 mi
01h 39m
Flight
59.9 mi
96.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.9 mi
Kilometers
96.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.25 mi
Kilometers
121.1 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denville
Wed, Jun 10, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Point Pleasant
Wed, Jun 10, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Pleasant
2026-06-10T05:23
Arrive Denville
Wed, Jun 10, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Pleasant
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Point Pleasant
37.6 mi
00h 49m
To Denville
37.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Point Pleasant and Denville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant and Denville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakewood Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Lakewood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Herbertsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Herbertsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1017 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    79 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    3079 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    38.6 mi · 49 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City

    860 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Smith Road

    673 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Smith Road

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Smith Road

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1366 ft · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue

    1144 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Pleasant and Denville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
44.5 mi · 59%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 13%
Herbertsville Road
5.18 mi · 7%
I 287 North
4.03 mi · 5%
Smith Road
3.77 mi · 5%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

38.6 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
59.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 49m from Point Pleasant
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Point Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Denville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Pleasant to Denville?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Point Pleasant and 37.7 miles from Denville.

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

The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Point Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Denville.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Pleasant and Denville. Straight-line distance: 59.9 mi (96.4 km).

Point Pleasant

#1 Point Pleasant

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population18,902
Coordinates40.0831700, -74.0681900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Denville

#2 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Point Pleasant (-74.06819, 40.08317)
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Point Pleasant and Denville. The current time is 05:23:17.

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.