How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Hopatcong, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Hopatcong, NJ is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
40.47 mi
01h 01m
Flight
31.5 mi
50.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.5 mi
Kilometers
50.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.47 mi
Kilometers
65.13 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopatcong
Wed, May 13, 8:41 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethport
Wed, May 13, 9:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethport
2026-05-13T19:40
Arrive Hopatcong
Wed, May 13, 8:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethport
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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Elizabethport
20.2 mi
00h 30m
To Hopatcong
20.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Wednesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and Hopatcong.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Hopatcong.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    113 m · 22 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    563 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Jersey Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    128 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue West

    593 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    2242 ft · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Paine Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Paine Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ledgewood Landing Road

    798 ft · 16 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ledgewood

    696 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Shippenport Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · Shippenport Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Arlington Boulevard

    136 m · 9 sec · Mount Arlington Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    33 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Lakeside Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hopatchung Road

    939 ft · 24 sec · Hopatchung Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Chincopee Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · Chincopee Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chincopee Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and Hopatcong.

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 10 West
14.5 mi · 36%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 24%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.64 mi · 11%
Lakeside Boulevard
2.03 mi · 5%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 3%
East Jersey Street
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 10 West

Continue straight

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 30m from Elizabethport
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethport and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Hopatcong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Hopatcong?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 20.2 miles from Elizabethport and 20.3 miles from Hopatcong.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethport and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Hopatcong.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Hopatcong. Straight-line distance: 31.5 mi (50.69 km).

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#1 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Hopatcong

#2 Hopatcong

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,145
Coordinates40.9328800, -74.6593300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethport (-74.18709, 40.6501)
End: Hopatcong (-74.65933, 40.93288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.69
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.84 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.58 $13.15
Premium $4.95 $7.08 $14.17
Diesel $5.98 $8.55 $17.10

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethport and Hopatcong. The current time is 19:40:01.

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.