How far is Brick, NJ from Lake Hopatcong, NJ?
The driving distance from Brick, NJ to Lake Hopatcong, NJ is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brick and Lake Hopatcong.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick and Lake Hopatcong.
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Start on Brick Boulevard
1507 ft · 39 sec · Brick Boulevard
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Turn slight right
591 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cedar Bridge Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Bridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
42.5 mi · 55 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
49 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
627 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
11.5 mi · 14 min · Essex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West
2420 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on NJ 15 North
3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 15 North
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Take the exit slight right
131 m · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Espanong Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Espanong Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Espanong Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brick and Lake Hopatcong.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
42.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Brick and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Hopatcong.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brick to Lake Hopatcong?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Brick and 44.6 miles from Lake Hopatcong.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Brick and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Hopatcong.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brick and Lake Hopatcong. Straight-line distance: 66.41 mi (106.87 km).
#1 Brick
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
| Population | 76,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.0592800, -74.1370800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Hopatcong
Lake Hopatcong is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9484300, -74.6171000 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Hopatcong (-74.6171, 40.94843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $19.89 | $39.77 |
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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