How far is Dover, NJ from Lake Hopatcong, NJ?
The driving distance from Dover, NJ to Lake Hopatcong, NJ is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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 13m.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Lake Hopatcong.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Lake Hopatcong.
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Start on the route
52 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
9 m · 9 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto West Blackwell Street
566 ft · 17 sec · West Blackwell Street
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Turn left onto North Warren Street
75 m · 11 sec · North Warren Street
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Continue on Pequannock Street
997 ft · 47 sec · Pequannock Street
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Turn left onto West McFarlan Street
714 ft · 16 sec · West McFarlan Street
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Turn right onto West Clinton Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Street
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Continue on West Union Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · West Union Turnpike
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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 Dover and Lake Hopatcong.
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.
NJ 15 North
Continue on NJ 15 North
3.56 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover 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 Dover to Lake Hopatcong?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Mount Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Dover and 4 miles from Lake Hopatcong.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Hopatcong.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Arlington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Lake Hopatcong. Straight-line distance: 5.3 mi (8.53 km).
#1 Dover
Town in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 17,619 |
| Coordinates | 40.8839900, -74.5621000 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
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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