How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Hopatcong Hills, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Hopatcong Hills, NJ is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Hopatcong Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Hopatcong Hills.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
707 ft · 28 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue
837 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Grand Street
951 ft · 30 sec · East Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn right onto Paine Avenue
112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 West
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
2647 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover
2876 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ledgewood Landing Road
798 ft · 16 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood
696 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Shippenport Road
3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Arlington Boulevard
136 m · 9 sec · Mount Arlington Boulevard
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Turn slight right
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakeside Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Mountain Road
2815 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road
2190 ft · 2 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn Mountain Road
1447 ft · 1 min · Brooklyn Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Geneva Trail
145 m · 22 sec · Geneva Trail
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Turn right onto Fisk Trail
766 ft · 35 sec · Fisk Trail
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Turn right onto Dartmouth Trail
918 ft · 41 sec · Dartmouth Trail
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Continue on Dartmouth Trail
531 ft · 24 sec · Dartmouth Trail
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Turn right onto Michigan Trail
68 m · 10 sec · Michigan Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Hopatcong Hills.
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 10 West
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12.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Hopatcong Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Hopatcong Hills?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Elizabeth and 19.7 miles from Hopatcong Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabeth and Rain Showers Likely near Hopatcong Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Orange Township City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Hopatcong Hills. Straight-line distance: 30.87 mi (49.68 km).
#1 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopatcong Hills
City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 16,267 |
| Coordinates | 40.9439900, -74.6707200 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopatcong Hills (-74.67072, 40.94399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.09 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
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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