How far is Hopatcong Hills, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Hopatcong Hills, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
35.28 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.23 mi
43.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.23 mi
Kilometers
43.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.77 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hopatcong Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopatcong Hills
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive East Orange
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopatcong Hills
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
Denville
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

From Hopatcong Hills
17.4 mi
00h 23m
To East Orange
17.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hopatcong Hills and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong Hills and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Trail

    985 ft · 45 sec · Michigan Trail

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brooklyn Mountain Road

    51 m · 15 sec · Brooklyn Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Trail

    699 ft · 33 sec · Lincoln Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    53 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Way

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwestern Trail

    108 m · 17 sec · Northwestern Trail

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stanford Trail

    100 m · 14 sec · Stanford Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwestern Way

    1485 ft · 1 min · Northwestern Way

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dupont Avenue

    146 m · 21 sec · Dupont Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Crescent Road

    781 ft · 27 sec · Crescent Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bell Avenue

    558 ft · 19 sec · Bell Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto River Styx Road

    2550 ft · 58 sec · River Styx Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hopatchung Road

    1344 ft · 30 sec · Hopatchung Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Boulevard

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Landing Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Landing Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road

    2187 ft · 44 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1959 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Essex Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1647 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1255 ft · 31 sec · South Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    1019 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    647 ft · 21 sec · Glenwood Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Park Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue

    758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopatcong Hills and East Orange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
16.6 mi · 47%
Essex Freeway
10.3 mi · 29%
Lakeside Boulevard
2.04 mi · 6%
I 280 East
0.71 mi · 2%
Park Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
Landing Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denville
00h 23m from Hopatcong Hills
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hopatcong Hills and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopatcong Hills to East Orange?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Denville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Hopatcong Hills and 17.9 miles from East Orange.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hopatcong Hills and Rain Showers Likely near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Denville

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 Denville and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Denville
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong Hills and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 27.23 mi (43.83 km).

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#1 Hopatcong Hills

City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population16,267
Coordinates40.9439900, -74.6707200
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
East Orange

#2 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Michigan Trail (-74.670722, 40.943991)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.95 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.98 $7.42 $14.83

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopatcong Hills and East Orange. The current time is 06:30:33.

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.