How far is Raritan, NJ from Denville, NJ?

The driving distance from Raritan, NJ to Denville, NJ is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
30.66 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.74 mi
38.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.74 mi
Kilometers
38.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.66 mi
Kilometers
49.35 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denville
Wed, Jul 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Raritan
Wed, Jul 15, 7:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raritan
2026-07-15T18:01
Arrive Denville
Wed, Jul 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Raritan
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
Bernardsville
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Raritan
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Denville
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raritan and Denville.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompson Street

    1709 ft · 1 min · Thompson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

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

    860 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Smith Road

    673 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Smith Road

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Smith Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1366 ft · 42 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue

    1144 ft · 39 sec · Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raritan 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 North
24 mi · 78%
Smith Road
3.77 mi · 12%
Thompson Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Bloomfield Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Broadway Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 North

Merge slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 20m from Raritan
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Raritan and Mostly Clear near Denville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raritan to Denville?

The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Raritan and 15.3 miles from Denville.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Raritan and Mostly Clear near Denville.

Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raritan and Denville. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.21 km).

Raritan

#1 Raritan

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population7,748
Coordinates40.5695500, -74.6329400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Denville

#2 Denville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population16,362
Coordinates40.8923200, -74.4773800
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Raritan (-74.63294, 40.56955)
End: Denville (-74.47738, 40.89232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 · Jul 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Raritan and Denville. The current time is 18:01:07.

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.